Surbir Lama vs Bibek Thing
Surbir Lama (49, NEP) and Bibek Thing (31, FM, NEP) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Thing leads the classical series 4–3 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 2248, the Elo model gives Thing a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 2248 (Δ -274)
With Surbir Lama as white
13% Surbir14% draw73% Bibek
With Bibek Thing as white
9% Surbir12% draw80% Bibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Surbir Lama | Bibek Thing | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 2248-27 |
| Peak rating | 2132 · Sep 2011 | 2299 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 34 | 29 |
| World rank now | #32,009 | #5,899 |
| World rank peak | #17,209 | #4,052 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 832 | 584 |
| Months active | 203 | 175 |
| % white wins | 59% | 53% |
| % black wins | 54% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2251 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 57 |
Best Win
Surbir Lama
Bibek Thing
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).
Surbir Lama
Bibek Thing