Othneil Harewood vs Nitin Mahtani
Othneil Harewood (74, BAR) and Nitin Mahtani (26, BAR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Kevin Denny Open saw Mahtani prevail. With current classical ratings of 1603 and 1854, the Elo model gives Mahtani a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1603 vs 1854 (Δ -251)
With Othneil Harewood as white
16% Othneil12% draw72% Nitin
With Nitin Mahtani as white
11% Othneil10% draw79% Nitin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Othneil Harewood | Nitin Mahtani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1603-1 | 1854 |
| Peak rating | 2101 · Apr 2003 | 1854 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 24 |
| World rank now | #145,245 | #57,531 |
| World rank peak | #24,655 | #49,169 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 750 | 338 |
| Months active | 215 | 144 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1078 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 0 |
Best Win
Othneil Harewood
Nitin Mahtani
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Othneil Harewood
Nitin Mahtani