Vasant Nikunj vs Yakov Cherian Thomas
Vasant Nikunj (21, IND) and Yakov Cherian Thomas (21, IND) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 34 rapid/blitz games. Cherian Thomas leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1537 and 1759, the Elo model gives Cherian Thomas a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1537 vs 1759 (Δ -222)
With Vasant Nikunj as white
19% Vasant13% draw68% Yakov
With Yakov Cherian Thomas as white
13% Vasant11% draw76% Yakov
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasant Nikunj | Yakov Cherian Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1537 | 1759 |
| Peak rating | 1537 · Mar 2024 | 1798 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 19 | 13 |
| World rank now | #121,897 | #77,865 |
| World rank peak | #117,611 | #61,680 |
| Federation rank now | #2,122 | #796 |
| Games (career, STD) | 66 | 73 |
| Months active | 90 | 95 |
| % white wins | 43% | 61% |
| % black wins | 43% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vasant Nikunj
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasant Nikunj
Yakov Cherian Thomas