R.R. Laxman vs Shah Sagar
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Shah Sagar (36, IM, IND) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Laxman leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2407, the Elo model gives Sagar a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2407 (Δ -162)
With R.R. Laxman as white
22% R.R.20% draw57% Shah
With Shah Sagar as white
16% R.R.17% draw67% Shah
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Shah Sagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2407 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2468 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #2,027 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #1,046 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #78 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 929 |
| Months active | 219 | 209 |
| % white wins | 64% | 52% |
| % black wins | 57% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 18 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Shah Sagar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
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
Shah Sagar