Rithik Polavaram vs Thomas Kung
Rithik Polavaram (20, USA) and Thomas Kung (23, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2003 and 2189, the Elo model gives Kung a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2003 vs 2189 (Δ -186)
With Rithik Polavaram as white
21% Rithik17% draw62% Thomas
With Thomas Kung as white
15% Rithik15% draw71% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rithik Polavaram | Thomas Kung | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2003 | 2189 |
| Peak rating | 2142 · Sep 2018 | 2234 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 12 | 15 |
| World rank now | #24,034 | #8,744 |
| World rank peak | #14,342 | #6,456 |
| Federation rank now | #614 | #309 |
| Games (career, STD) | 557 | 621 |
| Months active | 150 | 135 |
| % white wins | 34% | 49% |
| % black wins | 34% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2122 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 102 |
Best Win
Rithik Polavaram
Thomas Kung
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).
Rithik Polavaram
Thomas Kung