Sajin Maharjan vs Niken Kusatha
Sajin Maharjan (36, CM, NEP) and Niken Kusatha (24, NEP) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Kusatha leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1932 and 2007, the Elo model gives Kusatha a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1932 vs 2007 (Δ -75)
With Sajin Maharjan as white
33% Sajin22% draw45% Niken
With Niken Kusatha as white
26% Sajin18% draw56% Niken
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sajin Maharjan | Niken Kusatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1932 | 2007 |
| Peak rating | 2047 · Oct 2016 | 2007 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #40,562 | #26,422 |
| World rank peak | #22,916 | #22,301 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 247 |
| Months active | 178 | 111 |
| % white wins | 58% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1032 | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 48 |
Best Win
Sajin Maharjan
Niken Kusatha
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sajin Maharjan
Niken Kusatha