Saripalli Niraj vs Devesh Anand Naik
Saripalli Niraj (30, CM, IND) and Devesh Anand Naik (21, IND) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Niraj leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2115 and 2013, the Elo model gives Niraj a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2115 vs 2013 (Δ +102)
With Saripalli Niraj as white
60% Saripalli18% draw22% Devesh
With Devesh Anand Naik as white
49% Saripalli21% draw30% Devesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Saripalli Niraj | Devesh Anand Naik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2115 | 2013 |
| Peak rating | 2206 · Aug 2018 | 2018 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #13,245 | #25,516 |
| World rank peak | #9,060 | #24,110 |
| Federation rank now | #326 | #692 |
| Games (career, STD) | 629 | 622 |
| Months active | 194 | 140 |
| % white wins | 63% | 60% |
| % black wins | 54% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1990 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 54 |
Best Win
Saripalli Niraj
Devesh Anand Naik
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).
Saripalli Niraj
Devesh Anand Naik