P. Karthikeyan vs S. Nitin
P. Karthikeyan (36, GM, IND) and S. Nitin (34, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Karthikeyan leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2306 and 2332, the Elo model gives Nitin a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2306 vs 2332 (Δ -26)
With P. Karthikeyan as white
38% P.27% draw35% S.
With S. Nitin as white
29% P.24% draw47% S.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| P. Karthikeyan | S. Nitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2306 | 2332+1 |
| Peak rating | 2507 · Mar 2017 | 2461 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,898 | #3,152 |
| World rank peak | #718 | #1,186 |
| Federation rank now | #203 | #173 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,794 | 2,199 |
| Months active | 212 | 212 |
| % white wins | 58% | 63% |
| % black wins | 48% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2266 | 2283 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 264 |
Best Win
P. Karthikeyan
S. Nitin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
P. Karthikeyan
S. Nitin