Vaibhav Kalpaka vs Siddharth Kurup
Vaibhav Kalpaka (17, FM, IND) and Siddharth Kurup (16, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Kalpaka leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2189 and 2002, the Elo model gives Kalpaka a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2189 vs 2002 (Δ +187)
With Vaibhav Kalpaka as white
71% Vaibhav15% draw15% Siddharth
With Siddharth Kurup as white
62% Vaibhav17% draw21% Siddharth
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vaibhav Kalpaka | Siddharth Kurup | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2189+17 | 2002+28 |
| Peak rating | 2317 · Aug 2025 | 2086 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 15 |
| World rank now | #8,744 | #27,169 |
| World rank peak | #3,507 | #16,150 |
| Federation rank now | #333 | #756 |
| Games (career, STD) | 662 | 461 |
| Months active | 106 | 57 |
| % white wins | 48% | 32% |
| % black wins | 50% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2123 | 1911 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 116 |
Best Win
Vaibhav Kalpaka
Siddharth Kurup
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vaibhav Kalpaka
Siddharth Kurup