R.R. Laxman vs Krishnan P. Saravana
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Krishnan P. Saravana (36, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Laxman leads the classical series 6–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2200, the Elo model gives Laxman a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2200 (Δ +45)
With R.R. Laxman as white
50% R.R.22% draw28% Krishnan
With Krishnan P. Saravana as white
38% R.R.26% draw35% Krishnan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Krishnan P. Saravana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2200-2 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2396 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #8,164 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #2,294 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #318 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,470 |
| Months active | 219 | 210 |
| % white wins | 64% | 64% |
| % black wins | 57% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2183 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 502 | 231 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Krishnan P. Saravana
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
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
Krishnan P. Saravana