Saripalli Niraj vs Nitish Belurkar
Saripalli Niraj (30, CM, IND) and Nitish Belurkar (25, IM, IND) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Niraj leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2115 and 2479, the Elo model gives Belurkar a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2115 vs 2479 (Δ -364)
With Saripalli Niraj as white
7% Saripalli12% draw81% Nitish
With Nitish Belurkar as white
4% Saripalli10% draw86% Nitish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Saripalli Niraj | Nitish Belurkar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2115 | 2479 |
| Peak rating | 2206 · Aug 2018 | 2495 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #13,245 | #743 |
| World rank peak | #9,060 | #613 |
| Federation rank now | #326 | #59 |
| Games (career, STD) | 629 | 1,478 |
| Months active | 194 | 179 |
| % white wins | 63% | 56% |
| % black wins | 54% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2496 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 134 |
Best Win
Saripalli Niraj
Nitish Belurkar
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
Nitish Belurkar