Rijendra Rajbhandari vs Bikash Kuluju
Rijendra Rajbhandari (52, FM, NEP) and Bikash Kuluju (45, NEP) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kuluju leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2009 and 1903, the Elo model gives Rajbhandari a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 1903 (Δ +106)
With Rijendra Rajbhandari as white
61% Rijendra17% draw22% Bikash
With Bikash Kuluju as white
50% Rijendra20% draw30% Bikash
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rijendra Rajbhandari | Bikash Kuluju | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009 | 1903 |
| Peak rating | 2110 · Sep 2014 | 1944 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 40 | 31 |
| World rank now | #26,131 | #50,480 |
| World rank peak | #18,006 | #39,573 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 474 | 295 |
| Months active | 180 | 180 |
| % white wins | 60% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 40 |
Best Win
Rijendra Rajbhandari
Bikash Kuluju
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rijendra Rajbhandari
Bikash Kuluju