S. Dhopade Swapnil vs Lalit Babu M R
S. Dhopade Swapnil (36, GM, IND) and Lalit Babu M R (33, GM, IND) have met 14 times in classical OTB. R leads with 3 wins to 2, with 9 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 61st National Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2532, the Elo model gives R a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2532 (Δ -113)
With S. Dhopade Swapnil as white
27% S.25% draw49% Lalit
With Lalit Babu M R as white
20% S.21% draw60% Lalit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| S. Dhopade Swapnil | Lalit Babu M R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419 | 2532 |
| Peak rating | 2545 · Apr 2017 | 2594 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 27 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,401 | #403 |
| World rank peak | #456 | #243 |
| Federation rank now | #88 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,631 | 1,842 |
| Months active | 210 | 206 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 49% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2512 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 69 |
Best Win
S. Dhopade Swapnil
Lalit Babu M R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
S. Dhopade Swapnil
Lalit Babu M R