R.R. Laxman vs Roy Saptarshi
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Roy Saptarshi (40, GM, IND) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Saptarshi leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chess in Lakecity open FIDE Rated Blitz saw Laxman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2274, the Elo model gives Saptarshi a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2274 (Δ -29)
With R.R. Laxman as white
37% R.R.27% draw36% Roy
With Roy Saptarshi as white
29% R.R.23% draw47% Roy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Roy Saptarshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245 | 2274 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2500 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 32 |
| World rank now | #6,040 | #4,929 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #784 |
| Federation rank now | #261 | #226 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,466 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 57% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 493 | 0 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Roy Saptarshi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
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
Roy Saptarshi