Robert Sanchez vs Rithik Polavaram
Robert Sanchez (36, USA) and Rithik Polavaram (20, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Sanchez leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1957 and 2003, the Elo model gives Polavaram a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 2003 (Δ -46)
With Robert Sanchez as white
37% Robert23% draw40% Rithik
With Rithik Polavaram as white
29% Robert20% draw52% Rithik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Sanchez | Rithik Polavaram | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 2003 |
| Peak rating | 2003 · Feb 2024 | 2142 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 34 | 12 |
| World rank now | #35,211 | #24,034 |
| World rank peak | #23,631 | #14,342 |
| Federation rank now | #971 | #614 |
| Games (career, STD) | 743 | 557 |
| Months active | 173 | 149 |
| % white wins | 42% | 34% |
| % black wins | 41% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 0 |
Best Win
Robert Sanchez
Rithik Polavaram
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Sanchez
Rithik Polavaram