S Ajay Krishna vs V S Rathanvel
S Ajay Krishna (27, IM, IND) and V S Rathanvel (25, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Rathanvel leads the classical series 5–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2371 and 2492, the Elo model gives Rathanvel a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2371 vs 2492 (Δ -121)
With S Ajay Krishna as white
26% S24% draw50% V
With V S Rathanvel as white
19% S20% draw61% V
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| S Ajay Krishna | V S Rathanvel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2371+17 | 2492 |
| Peak rating | 2401 · Nov 2021 | 2493 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,209 | #647 |
| World rank peak | #1,880 | #642 |
| Federation rank now | #127 | #53 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,073 | 1,036 |
| Months active | 183 | 183 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2395 | 2451 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 75 |
Best Win
S Ajay Krishna
V S Rathanvel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
S Ajay Krishna
V S Rathanvel