Praggnanandhaa R vs Gukesh D
Praggnanandhaa R (21, GM, IND) and Gukesh D (20, GM, IND) have met 19 times in classical OTB. R leads with 5 wins to 4, with 10 draws — a 53% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tata Steel Chess 2026 - Masters drew. With current classical ratings of 2733 and 2732, the Elo model gives R a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2733 vs 2732 (Δ +1)
With Praggnanandhaa R as white
41% Praggnanandhaa27% draw31% Gukesh
With Gukesh D as white
31% Praggnanandhaa28% draw41% Gukesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praggnanandhaa R | Gukesh D | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2733-8 | 2732 |
| Peak rating | 2785 · Sep 2025 | 2794 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 18 |
| World rank now | #16 | #17 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,635 | 1,709 |
| Months active | 172 | 154 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 42% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2730 | 2713 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 230 | 186 |
Best Win
Praggnanandhaa R
Gukesh D
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Praggnanandhaa R
Gukesh D