Siddharth Kurup vs Nitesh Cherukuri
Siddharth Kurup (16, USA) and Nitesh Cherukuri (15, FM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Cherukuri leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2002 and 2232, the Elo model gives Cherukuri a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2002 vs 2232 (Δ -230)
With Siddharth Kurup as white
17% Siddharth16% draw68% Nitesh
With Nitesh Cherukuri as white
11% Siddharth13% draw76% Nitesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Siddharth Kurup | Nitesh Cherukuri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2002 | 2232 |
| Peak rating | 2086 · Jun 2025 | 2299 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 14 |
| World rank now | #27,169 | #6,601 |
| World rank peak | #16,150 | #4,089 |
| Federation rank now | #756 | #251 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 493 |
| Months active | 58 | 59 |
| % white wins | 32% | 44% |
| % black wins | 26% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1911 | 2239 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 118 |
Best Win
Siddharth Kurup
Nitesh Cherukuri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Siddharth Kurup
Nitesh Cherukuri