Surbir Lama vs Keshav Shrestha
Surbir Lama (49, NEP) and Keshav Shrestha (54, CM, NEP) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Lama leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 1931, the Elo model gives Lama a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 1931 (Δ +43)
With Surbir Lama as white
51% Surbir19% draw29% Keshav
With Keshav Shrestha as white
40% Surbir23% draw37% Keshav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Surbir Lama | Keshav Shrestha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 1931 |
| Peak rating | 2132 · Sep 2011 | 2196 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #32,009 | #39,615 |
| World rank peak | #17,209 | #13,976 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 832 | 512 |
| Months active | 203 | 211 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 54% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 51 |
Best Win
Surbir Lama
Keshav Shrestha
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Surbir Lama
Keshav Shrestha