Ponnuswamy Konguvel vs R.R. Laxman
Ponnuswamy Konguvel (53, IM, IND) and R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Konguvel leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2222 and 2245, the Elo model gives Laxman a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2222 vs 2245 (Δ -23)
With Ponnuswamy Konguvel as white
39% Ponnuswamy26% draw35% R.R.
With R.R. Laxman as white
30% Ponnuswamy23% draw47% R.R.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ponnuswamy Konguvel | R.R. Laxman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2222 | 2245-4 |
| Peak rating | 2463 · Oct 2008 | 2521 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 35 | 26 |
| World rank now | #7,003 | #6,031 |
| World rank peak | #1,119 | #560 |
| Federation rank now | #287 | #267 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,470 | 2,676 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 64% |
| % black wins | 42% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2173 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 495 |
Best Win
Ponnuswamy Konguvel
R.R. Laxman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ponnuswamy Konguvel
R.R. Laxman