Anup Deshmukh vs R.R. Laxman
Anup Deshmukh (59, IM, IND) and R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Laxman leads with 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Trophy International Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2022 (Category A) saw Laxman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2245, the Elo model gives Laxman a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2245 (Δ -146)
With Anup Deshmukh as white
25% Anup20% draw55% R.R.
With R.R. Laxman as white
18% Anup17% draw66% R.R.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anup Deshmukh | R.R. Laxman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2245 |
| Peak rating | 2348 · Jul 2001 | 2521 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 26 |
| World rank now | #15,531 | #6,040 |
| World rank peak | #3,416 | #560 |
| Federation rank now | #493 | #261 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,592 | 2,676 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 60% | 64% |
| % black wins | 53% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1976 | 2173 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 493 |
Best Win
Anup Deshmukh
R.R. Laxman
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).
Anup Deshmukh
R.R. Laxman