Yakov Cherian Thomas vs Gopi Krishna Saravanan
Yakov Cherian Thomas (21, IND) and Gopi Krishna Saravanan (21, IND) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 56 rapid/blitz games. Saravanan leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1759 and 1708, the Elo model gives Cherian Thomas a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1759 vs 1708 (Δ +51)
With Yakov Cherian Thomas as white
54% Yakov17% draw29% Gopi
With Gopi Krishna Saravanan as white
42% Yakov20% draw38% Gopi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yakov Cherian Thomas | Gopi Krishna Saravanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1759 | 1708 |
| Peak rating | 1798 · Jul 2018 | 1708 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 13 | 19 |
| World rank now | #77,865 | #88,863 |
| World rank peak | #61,680 | #86,600 |
| Federation rank now | #796 | #961 |
| Games (career, STD) | 73 | 100 |
| Months active | 95 | 97 |
| % white wins | 61% | 64% |
| % black wins | 58% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Gopi Krishna Saravanan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (58)
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
Gopi Krishna Saravanan