S. Nitin vs Shyaam Nikhil P
S. Nitin (34, IM, IND) and Shyaam Nikhil P (34, GM, IND) have met 14 times in classical OTB. P leads with 2 wins to 1, with 11 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at NATIONAL RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024-25 saw P prevail. With current classical ratings of 2332 and 2446, the Elo model gives P a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2332 vs 2446 (Δ -114)
With S. Nitin as white
27% S.24% draw49% Shyaam
With Shyaam Nikhil P as white
20% S.20% draw60% Shyaam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| S. Nitin | Shyaam Nikhil P | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2332+1 | 2446+2 |
| Peak rating | 2461 · Sep 2018 | 2502 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #3,152 | #1,058 |
| World rank peak | #1,186 | #757 |
| Federation rank now | #173 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,199 | 2,229 |
| Months active | 212 | 205 |
| % white wins | 63% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2283 | 2390 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 264 | 168 |
Best Win
S. Nitin
Shyaam Nikhil P
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
S. Nitin
Shyaam Nikhil P