Rao S.V. Srinath vs Himal Gusain
Rao S.V. Srinath (29, IM, IND) and Himal Gusain (33, IM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Gusain leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2448, the Elo model gives Gusain a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2448 (Δ -152)
With Rao S.V. Srinath as white
23% Rao21% draw56% Himal
With Himal Gusain as white
16% Rao18% draw66% Himal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rao S.V. Srinath | Himal Gusain | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296 | 2448 |
| Peak rating | 2437 · Feb 2019 | 2528 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 31 |
| World rank now | #4,239 | #1,033 |
| World rank peak | #1,513 | #444 |
| Federation rank now | #212 | #71 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,306 | 1,967 |
| Months active | 203 | 201 |
| % white wins | 57% | 63% |
| % black wins | 51% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2288 | 2340 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 154 |
Best Win
Rao S.V. Srinath
Himal Gusain
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).
Rao S.V. Srinath
Himal Gusain