R.R. Laxman vs S. Dhopade Swapnil
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and S. Dhopade Swapnil (36, GM, IND) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Swapnil leads with 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2024 - Blitz saw Swapnil prevail. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2419, the Elo model gives Swapnil a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2419 (Δ -174)
With R.R. Laxman as white
21% R.R.20% draw59% S.
With S. Dhopade Swapnil as white
15% R.R.17% draw69% S.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | S. Dhopade Swapnil | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2419 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2545 · Apr 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #1,401 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #456 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #88 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,631 |
| Months active | 219 | 210 |
| % white wins | 64% | 57% |
| % black wins | 57% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 0 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
S. Dhopade Swapnil
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
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
S. Dhopade Swapnil