Sameer Kathmale vs Rakesh Kulkarni
Sameer Kathmale (33, IM, IND) and Rakesh Kulkarni (33, IM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kathmale leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2330 and 2321, the Elo model gives Kathmale a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2330 vs 2321 (Δ +9)
With Sameer Kathmale as white
44% Sameer25% draw31% Rakesh
With Rakesh Kulkarni as white
33% Sameer26% draw41% Rakesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sameer Kathmale | Rakesh Kulkarni | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2330 | 2321 |
| Peak rating | 2398 · Feb 2014 | 2390 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 21 | 25 |
| World rank now | #3,742 | #3,873 |
| World rank peak | #2,169 | #2,451 |
| Federation rank now | #149 | #154 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,579 | 1,134 |
| Months active | 205 | 200 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 6 |
Best Win
Sameer Kathmale
Rakesh Kulkarni
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sameer Kathmale
Rakesh Kulkarni