Vasant Nikunj vs Samved Shaji
Vasant Nikunj (21, IND) and Samved Shaji (21, IND) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. Shaji leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1537 and 1669, the Elo model gives Shaji a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1537 vs 1669 (Δ -132)
With Vasant Nikunj as white
29% Vasant15% draw56% Samved
With Samved Shaji as white
21% Vasant13% draw66% Samved
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasant Nikunj | Samved Shaji | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1537 | 1669 |
| Peak rating | 1537 · Mar 2024 | 1669 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 19 |
| World rank now | #121,897 | #122,579 |
| World rank peak | #117,611 | #113,927 |
| Federation rank now | #2,122 | #2,870 |
| Games (career, STD) | 66 | 35 |
| Months active | 90 | 92 |
| % white wins | 43% | 33% |
| % black wins | 43% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vasant Nikunj
Samved Shaji
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasant Nikunj
Samved Shaji