Rao Sharan vs Sudarshan Bhat
Rao Sharan (26, IM, IND) and Sudarshan Bhat (26, CM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Sharan leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2341 and 2157, the Elo model gives Sharan a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2341 vs 2157 (Δ +184)
With Rao Sharan as white
70% Rao16% draw14% Sudarshan
With Sudarshan Bhat as white
61% Rao19% draw20% Sudarshan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rao Sharan | Sudarshan Bhat | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2341 | 2157 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Sep 2023 | 2242 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,922 | #10,770 |
| World rank peak | #1,319 | #5,988 |
| Federation rank now | #156 | #387 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,031 | 1,051 |
| Months active | 186 | 157 |
| % white wins | 66% | 57% |
| % black wins | 59% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2266 | 2029 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 284 | 173 |
Best Win
Rao Sharan
Sudarshan Bhat
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rao Sharan
Sudarshan Bhat