R.R. Laxman vs Rahul Sangma
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Rahul Sangma (37, IM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Laxman leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at NATIONAL BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26 drew. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2167, the Elo model gives Laxman a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2167 (Δ +78)
With R.R. Laxman as white
56% R.R.20% draw24% Rahul
With Rahul Sangma as white
44% R.R.24% draw32% Rahul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Rahul Sangma | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245 | 2167+13 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2406 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #6,040 | #10,113 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #2,053 |
| Federation rank now | #261 | #375 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,803 |
| Months active | 220 | 216 |
| % white wins | 64% | 63% |
| % black wins | 57% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2065 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 493 | 238 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Rahul Sangma
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
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
Rahul Sangma