Shantanu Bhambure vs Rakesh Kulkarni
Shantanu Bhambure (31, IM, IND) and Rakesh Kulkarni (33, IM, IND) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kulkarni leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2336 and 2321, the Elo model gives Bhambure a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 2321 (Δ +15)
With Shantanu Bhambure as white
45% Shantanu25% draw30% Rakesh
With Rakesh Kulkarni as white
34% Shantanu27% draw39% Rakesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shantanu Bhambure | Rakesh Kulkarni | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336 | 2321 |
| Peak rating | 2405 · Aug 2021 | 2390 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #3,141 | #3,873 |
| World rank peak | #1,932 | #2,451 |
| Federation rank now | #153 | #154 |
| Games (career, STD) | 945 | 1,134 |
| Months active | 192 | 200 |
| % white wins | 53% | 59% |
| % black wins | 51% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 6 |
Best Win
Shantanu Bhambure
Rakesh Kulkarni
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).
Shantanu Bhambure
Rakesh Kulkarni