Praggnanandhaa R vs Nihal Sarin
Praggnanandhaa R (21, GM, IND) and Nihal Sarin (22, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sarin leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at TATA STEEL CHESS INDIA, BLITZ 2026 saw Sarin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2733 and 2723, the Elo model gives R a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2733 vs 2723 (Δ +10)
With Praggnanandhaa R as white
43% Praggnanandhaa27% draw30% Nihal
With Nihal Sarin as white
32% Praggnanandhaa28% draw40% Nihal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praggnanandhaa R | Nihal Sarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2733-8 | 2723 |
| Peak rating | 2785 · Sep 2025 | 2723 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #16 | #24 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #22 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,635 | 1,118 |
| Months active | 172 | 171 |
| % white wins | 51% | 48% |
| % black wins | 42% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2731 | 2724 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 187 |
Best Win
Praggnanandhaa R
Nihal Sarin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Praggnanandhaa R
Nihal Sarin