R.R. Laxman vs Sameer Kathmale
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Sameer Kathmale (33, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Laxman leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2330, the Elo model gives Kathmale 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 2330 (Δ -85)
With R.R. Laxman as white
31% R.R.24% draw45% Sameer
With Sameer Kathmale as white
23% R.R.20% draw56% Sameer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Sameer Kathmale | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2330 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2398 · Feb 2014 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #3,742 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #2,169 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #149 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,579 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 64% | 59% |
| % black wins | 57% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 25 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Sameer Kathmale
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
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
Sameer Kathmale