R.R. Laxman vs Shyaam Nikhil P
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Shyaam Nikhil P (34, GM, IND) have met 14 times in classical OTB. P leads with 4 wins to 2, with 8 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2446, the Elo model gives P a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2446 (Δ -201)
With R.R. Laxman as white
18% R.R.19% draw63% Shyaam
With Shyaam Nikhil P as white
13% R.R.16% draw72% Shyaam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Shyaam Nikhil P | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2446+2 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2502 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #1,058 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #757 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 2,229 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 64% | 57% |
| % black wins | 57% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2390 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 168 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Shyaam Nikhil P
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
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
Shyaam Nikhil P