Suroj Maharjan vs Purushottam Silwal
Suroj Maharjan (35, NEP) and Purushottam Silwal (18, CM, NEP) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Silwal leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1941 and 1982, the Elo model gives Silwal a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1941 vs 1982 (Δ -41)
With Suroj Maharjan as white
37% Suroj23% draw39% Purushottam
With Purushottam Silwal as white
29% Suroj20% draw51% Purushottam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Suroj Maharjan | Purushottam Silwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1941 | 1982 |
| Peak rating | 1963 · Aug 2019 | 2130 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 17 |
| World rank now | #38,572 | #30,463 |
| World rank peak | #33,989 | #12,447 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 235 | 396 |
| Months active | 82 | 75 |
| % white wins | 63% | 62% |
| % black wins | 63% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1724 | 1981 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 187 |
Best Win
Suroj Maharjan
Purushottam Silwal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Suroj Maharjan
Purushottam Silwal