Yakov Cherian Thomas vs Alfardan Monther
Yakov Cherian Thomas (21, IND) and Alfardan Monther (46, CM, BRN) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1759 and 1851, the Elo model gives Monther a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1759 vs 1851 (Δ -92)
With Yakov Cherian Thomas as white
32% Yakov19% draw49% Alfardan
With Alfardan Monther as white
25% Yakov16% draw60% Alfardan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yakov Cherian Thomas | Alfardan Monther | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1759 | 1851-6 |
| Peak rating | 1798 · Jul 2018 | 1885 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 13 | 44 |
| World rank now | #77,865 | #61,078 |
| World rank peak | #61,680 | #49,443 |
| Federation rank now | #796 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 73 | 70 |
| Months active | 95 | 39 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 58% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1616 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 29 |
Best Win
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Alfardan Monther
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Alfardan Monther