Rupesh Jaiswal vs Niken Kusatha
Rupesh Jaiswal (28, FM, NEP) and Niken Kusatha (24, NEP) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Jaiswal leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2091 and 2007, the Elo model gives Jaiswal a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2091 vs 2007 (Δ +84)
With Rupesh Jaiswal as white
57% Rupesh18% draw24% Niken
With Niken Kusatha as white
46% Rupesh22% draw32% Niken
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rupesh Jaiswal | Niken Kusatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2091 | 2007 |
| Peak rating | 2238 · May 2015 | 2007 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 24 |
| World rank now | #16,225 | #26,422 |
| World rank peak | #7,764 | #22,301 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 966 | 247 |
| Months active | 184 | 111 |
| % white wins | 58% | 60% |
| % black wins | 57% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2051 | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 48 |
Best Win
Rupesh Jaiswal
Niken Kusatha
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rupesh Jaiswal
Niken Kusatha