R.R. Laxman vs P. Karthikeyan
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and P. Karthikeyan (36, GM, IND) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Karthikeyan leads with 6 wins to 4, with 7 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Athens of the East 2nd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2022 (Category 'A') drew. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2306, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2306 (Δ -61)
With R.R. Laxman as white
33% R.R.26% draw41% P.
With P. Karthikeyan as white
26% R.R.22% draw53% P.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | P. Karthikeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2507 · Mar 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #6,030 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #718 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #203 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,794 |
| Months active | 220 | 213 |
| % white wins | 64% | 58% |
| % black wins | 57% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2266 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 126 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
P. Karthikeyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
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
P. Karthikeyan