Shane Melaugh vs Kavin Venkatesan
Shane Melaugh (25, FM, IRL) and Kavin Venkatesan (18, FM, IRL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Melaugh leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2254 and 2297, the Elo model gives Venkatesan a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2254 vs 2297 (Δ -43)
With Shane Melaugh as white
35% Shane27% draw38% Kavin
With Kavin Venkatesan as white
28% Shane23% draw50% Kavin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shane Melaugh | Kavin Venkatesan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2254+6 | 2297-3 |
| Peak rating | 2254 · May 2026 | 2313 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 25 | 15 |
| World rank now | #5,680 | #4,204 |
| World rank peak | #5,680 | #3,700 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 610 | 560 |
| Months active | 132 | 94 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1716 | 1686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 228 | 87 |
Best Win
Shane Melaugh
Kavin Venkatesan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shane Melaugh
Kavin Venkatesan