Vikramaditya Kulkarni vs Nirgun Keval
Vikramaditya Kulkarni (44, IM, IND) and Nirgun Keval (23, IND) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kulkarni leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2162 and 1833, the Elo model gives Kulkarni a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2162 vs 1833 (Δ +329)
With Vikramaditya Kulkarni as white
84% Vikramaditya10% draw6% Nirgun
With Nirgun Keval as white
79% Vikramaditya12% draw10% Nirgun
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vikramaditya Kulkarni | Nirgun Keval | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2162-1 | 1833 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Mar 2012 | 2033 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 30 | 16 |
| World rank now | #10,418 | #63,063 |
| World rank peak | #1,127 | #25,043 |
| Federation rank now | #379 | #990 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,391 | 620 |
| Months active | 219 | 152 |
| % white wins | 71% | 65% |
| % black wins | 64% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1867 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 177 | 173 |
Best Win
Vikramaditya Kulkarni
Nirgun Keval
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vikramaditya Kulkarni
Nirgun Keval