Pa Iniyan vs Garg Aradhya
Pa Iniyan (24, GM, IND) and Garg Aradhya (26, IM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Iniyan leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2587 and 2407, the Elo model gives Iniyan a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2587 vs 2407 (Δ +180)
With Pa Iniyan as white
69% Pa18% draw14% Garg
With Garg Aradhya as white
59% Pa21% draw20% Garg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2587-3 | 2407-22 |
| Peak rating | 2601 · Nov 2025 | 2429 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #196 | #1,549 |
| World rank peak | #156 | #1,257 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #95 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,243 | 1,476 |
| Months active | 182 | 177 |
| % white wins | 58% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2569 | 2415 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 184 | 241 |
Best Win
Pa Iniyan
Garg Aradhya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pa Iniyan
Garg Aradhya