Thomas James vs Yakov Cherian Thomas
Thomas James (19, IND) and Yakov Cherian Thomas (21, IND) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 65 rapid/blitz games. Cherian Thomas leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1669 and 1759, the Elo model gives Cherian Thomas a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1669 vs 1759 (Δ -90)
With Thomas James as white
33% Thomas18% draw49% Yakov
With Yakov Cherian Thomas as white
25% Thomas15% draw60% Yakov
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas James | Yakov Cherian Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1669 | 1759 |
| Peak rating | 1686 · May 2024 | 1798 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 17 | 13 |
| World rank now | #120,795 | #77,865 |
| World rank peak | #94,236 | #61,680 |
| Federation rank now | #3,716 | #796 |
| Games (career, STD) | 141 | 73 |
| Months active | 95 | 95 |
| % white wins | 51% | 61% |
| % black wins | 48% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 911 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 0 |
Best Win
Thomas James
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (69)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas James
Yakov Cherian Thomas