V S Rathanvel vs Pa Iniyan
V S Rathanvel (25, IM, IND) and Pa Iniyan (24, GM, IND) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Rathanvel leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2492 and 2587, the Elo model gives Iniyan a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2492 vs 2587 (Δ -95)
With V S Rathanvel as white
29% V26% draw46% Pa
With Pa Iniyan as white
21% V22% draw57% Pa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| V S Rathanvel | Pa Iniyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2492 | 2587-3 |
| Peak rating | 2493 · Sep 2023 | 2601 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 23 |
| World rank now | #647 | #196 |
| World rank peak | #642 | #156 |
| Federation rank now | #53 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,036 | 2,243 |
| Months active | 183 | 182 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2454 | 2566 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 187 |
Best Win
V S Rathanvel
Pa Iniyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
V S Rathanvel
Pa Iniyan