R.R. Laxman vs Srinath Narayanan
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and Srinath Narayanan (32, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at 23rd Abu Dhabi Int. Chess Festival - Masters Tournament saw Laxman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2516, the Elo model gives Narayanan a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2516 (Δ -271)
With R.R. Laxman as white
12% R.R.16% draw72% Srinath
With Srinath Narayanan as white
8% R.R.13% draw79% Srinath
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | Srinath Narayanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2516 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2572 · Nov 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #504 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,525 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 64% | 56% |
| % black wins | 57% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 6 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
Srinath Narayanan
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
Srinath Narayanan