R.R. Laxman vs V A V Rajesh
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and V A V Rajesh (31, IM, IND) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Laxman leads with 5 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at Olympiad Celebration 2nd International FIDE Blitz Rating Chess Tournament-2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2338, the Elo model gives Rajesh a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2338 (Δ -93)
With R.R. Laxman as white
30% R.R.24% draw46% V
With V A V Rajesh as white
22% R.R.20% draw58% V
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | V A V Rajesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2338 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2419 · Oct 2014 |
| Peak age | 26 | 19 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #2,991 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #1,744 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #160 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,605 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 64% | 59% |
| % black wins | 57% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 495 | 0 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
V A V Rajesh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
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
V A V Rajesh