Praveen Balakrishnan vs Farai Mandizha
Praveen Balakrishnan (24, GM, USA) and Farai Mandizha (41, IM, ZIM) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Balakrishnan leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2500 and 2375, the Elo model gives Balakrishnan a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2500 vs 2375 (Δ +125)
With Praveen Balakrishnan as white
62% Praveen20% draw19% Farai
With Farai Mandizha as white
51% Praveen24% draw26% Farai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praveen Balakrishnan | Farai Mandizha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2500 | 2375 |
| Peak rating | 2529 · Jan 2023 | 2420 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 21 | 25 |
| World rank now | #576 | #2,155 |
| World rank peak | #484 | #1,804 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,039 | 746 |
| Months active | 167 | 180 |
| % white wins | 53% | 46% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2418 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 0 |
Best Win
Praveen Balakrishnan
Farai Mandizha
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Praveen Balakrishnan
Farai Mandizha