Rakesh Kulkarni vs Raja Harshit
Rakesh Kulkarni (33, IM, IND) and Raja Harshit (25, GM, IND) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kulkarni leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2321 and 2503, the Elo model gives Harshit a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2321 vs 2503 (Δ -182)
With Rakesh Kulkarni as white
20% Rakesh20% draw60% Raja
With Raja Harshit as white
14% Rakesh17% draw69% Raja
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rakesh Kulkarni | Raja Harshit | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2321 | 2503+9 |
| Peak rating | 2390 · Apr 2018 | 2522 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 25 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,873 | #563 |
| World rank peak | #2,451 | #512 |
| Federation rank now | #154 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,134 | 1,676 |
| Months active | 200 | 185 |
| % white wins | 59% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2474 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 134 |
Best Win
Rakesh Kulkarni
Raja Harshit
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rakesh Kulkarni
Raja Harshit