Vidip Kona vs Rafael Palathingal
Vidip Kona (13, CM, USA) and Rafael Palathingal (12, CM, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kona leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2082 and 1989, the Elo model gives Kona a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2082 vs 1989 (Δ +93)
With Vidip Kona as white
59% Vidip18% draw23% Rafael
With Rafael Palathingal as white
48% Vidip21% draw31% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vidip Kona | Rafael Palathingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2082-49 | 1989-1 |
| Peak rating | 2205 · Feb 2026 | 2108 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 13 | 11 |
| World rank now | #17,134 | #29,259 |
| World rank peak | #7,940 | #14,329 |
| Federation rank now | #518 | #817 |
| Games (career, STD) | 303 | 300 |
| Months active | 52 | 26 |
| % white wins | 57% | 44% |
| % black wins | 44% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2082 | 1948 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 164 | 208 |
Best Win
Vidip Kona
Rafael Palathingal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vidip Kona
Rafael Palathingal