R.R. Laxman vs S. Nitin
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and S. Nitin (34, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Laxman leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2332, the Elo model gives Nitin a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2332 (Δ -87)
With R.R. Laxman as white
30% R.R.24% draw45% S.
With S. Nitin as white
23% R.R.20% draw57% S.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | S. Nitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2332+1 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2461 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 26 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #3,152 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #1,186 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #173 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 2,199 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 64% | 63% |
| % black wins | 57% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2283 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 502 | 264 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
S. Nitin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
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. Nitin