Ponnuswamy Konguvel vs M.R. Venkatesh
Ponnuswamy Konguvel (53, IM, IND) and M.R. Venkatesh (41, GM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Venkatesh leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2222 and 2344, the Elo model gives Venkatesh a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2222 vs 2344 (Δ -122)
With Ponnuswamy Konguvel as white
27% Ponnuswamy22% draw51% M.R.
With M.R. Venkatesh as white
20% Ponnuswamy19% draw62% M.R.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ponnuswamy Konguvel | M.R. Venkatesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2222 | 2344 |
| Peak rating | 2463 · Oct 2008 | 2528 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 35 | 33 |
| World rank now | #7,003 | #2,848 |
| World rank peak | #1,119 | #571 |
| Federation rank now | #287 | #152 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,470 | 1,567 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 56% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2314 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 86 |
Best Win
Ponnuswamy Konguvel
M.R. Venkatesh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ponnuswamy Konguvel
M.R. Venkatesh