Sahaj Grover vs Keith Khumalo
Sahaj Grover (31, GM, IND) and Keith Khumalo (25, CM, RSA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Grover leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2490 and 2179, the Elo model gives Grover a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2490 vs 2179 (Δ +311)
With Sahaj Grover as white
82% Sahaj12% draw6% Keith
With Keith Khumalo as white
76% Sahaj14% draw10% Keith
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sahaj Grover | Keith Khumalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2490 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 2532 · Jan 2012 | 2187 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 24 |
| World rank now | #663 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #525 | #8,659 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,666 | 600 |
| Months active | 209 | 133 |
| % white wins | 60% | 58% |
| % black wins | 49% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2506 | 2072 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 44 |
Best Win
Sahaj Grover
Keith Khumalo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sahaj Grover
Keith Khumalo