R.R. Laxman vs Das Debashis
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Das Debashis (33, GM, IND) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 7 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at 12th KIIT International chess Festival - 2019 Category "A" - 2000 & above drew. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2491, the Elo model gives Debashis a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2491 (Δ -246)
With R.R. Laxman as white
14% R.R.17% draw69% Das
With Das Debashis as white
9% R.R.14% draw76% Das
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Das Debashis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245 | 2491 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2548 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #6,030 | #784 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #436 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,342 |
| Months active | 220 | 207 |
| % white wins | 64% | 51% |
| % black wins | 57% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 493 | 0 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Das Debashis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
R.R. Laxman
Das Debashis