R.R. Laxman vs V Pranav
R.R. Laxman (43, GM, IND) and V Pranav (20, GM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Laxman leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2657, the Elo model gives Pranav a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2657 (Δ -412)
With R.R. Laxman as white
4% R.R.12% draw84% V
With V Pranav as white
2% R.R.10% draw88% V
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| R.R. Laxman | V Pranav | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245-4 | 2657 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Apr 2009 | 2657 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #55 |
| World rank peak | #560 | #52 |
| Federation rank now | #267 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,676 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 219 | 151 |
| % white wins | 64% | 62% |
| % black wins | 57% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2667 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 502 | 168 |
Best Win
R.R. Laxman
V Pranav
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
V Pranav