Sharma Himanshu vs Sameer Kathmale
Sharma Himanshu (43, GM, IND) and Sameer Kathmale (33, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Himanshu leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2330, the Elo model gives Himanshu a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2330 (Δ +47)
With Sharma Himanshu as white
50% Sharma23% draw27% Sameer
With Sameer Kathmale as white
38% Sharma28% draw34% Sameer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sharma Himanshu | Sameer Kathmale | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377 | 2330 |
| Peak rating | 2514 · Aug 2017 | 2398 · Feb 2014 |
| Peak age | 34 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,256 | #3,742 |
| World rank peak | #664 | #2,169 |
| Federation rank now | #120 | #149 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,050 | 1,579 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 65% | 59% |
| % black wins | 56% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 25 |
Best Win
Sharma Himanshu
Sameer Kathmale
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sharma Himanshu
Sameer Kathmale