Saina Salonika vs Arushi Kotwal
Saina Salonika (23, WIM, IND) and Arushi Kotwal (22, WCM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Salonika leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2149 and 1782, the Elo model gives Salonika a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2149 vs 1782 (Δ +367)
With Saina Salonika as white
87% Saina9% draw5% Arushi
With Arushi Kotwal as white
82% Saina10% draw8% Arushi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Saina Salonika | Arushi Kotwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2149 | 1782 |
| Peak rating | 2223 · Dec 2022 | 1854 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 19 | 15 |
| World rank now | #11,392 | #80,235 |
| World rank peak | #6,948 | #42,119 |
| Federation rank now | #396 | #1,834 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,053 | 646 |
| Months active | 178 | 164 |
| % white wins | 46% | 52% |
| % black wins | 42% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Saina Salonika
Arushi Kotwal
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).
Saina Salonika
Arushi Kotwal