Shyaam Nikhil P vs Karthik Venkataraman
Shyaam Nikhil P (34, GM, IND) and Karthik Venkataraman (27, GM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2566, the Elo model gives Venkataraman a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2566 (Δ -120)
With Shyaam Nikhil P as white
26% Shyaam24% draw50% Karthik
With Karthik Venkataraman as white
19% Shyaam20% draw61% Karthik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shyaam Nikhil P | Karthik Venkataraman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446+2 | 2566-28 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · May 2012 | 2609 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 20 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,058 | #248 |
| World rank peak | #757 | #157 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,229 | 1,898 |
| Months active | 205 | 185 |
| % white wins | 57% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2393 | 2550 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 171 | 182 |
Best Win
Shyaam Nikhil P
Karthik Venkataraman
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).
Shyaam Nikhil P
Karthik Venkataraman