Shah Sagar vs Sameer Kathmale
Shah Sagar (36, IM, IND) and Sameer Kathmale (33, IM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Sagar leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2407 and 2330, the Elo model gives Sagar a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2407 vs 2330 (Δ +77)
With Shah Sagar as white
55% Shah22% draw24% Sameer
With Sameer Kathmale as white
43% Shah26% draw31% Sameer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shah Sagar | Sameer Kathmale | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2407 | 2330 |
| Peak rating | 2468 · Sep 2014 | 2398 · Feb 2014 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,027 | #3,742 |
| World rank peak | #1,046 | #2,169 |
| Federation rank now | #78 | #149 |
| Games (career, STD) | 929 | 1,579 |
| Months active | 209 | 205 |
| % white wins | 52% | 59% |
| % black wins | 46% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 25 |
Best Win
Shah Sagar
Sameer Kathmale
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shah Sagar
Sameer Kathmale