Prepare against R.R. Laxman
GM · India · World #6,103 classical · FIDE ID 5005361
Our database contains 1,673 games by R.R. Laxman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find R.R. Laxman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout R.R. Laxman before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,245 | 2,521 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,555 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,586 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,673 | 748 | 565 | 359 | 44.7% |
| As White | 863 | 409 | 285 | 168 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 810 | 339 | 280 | 191 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of R.R. Laxman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from R.R. Laxman's side.
First moves as White (863 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 546 | 63.3% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 292 | 33.8% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 2.2% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Laxman usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Laxman usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Laxman usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Laxman usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Laxman usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Laxman usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (385 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 351 | 91.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 28 | 7.3% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 245 | 90.7% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 7.8% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
R.R. Laxman's chess games
All 1,673 games by R.R. Laxman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 748 wins, 565 draws, 359 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 140 | 66/50/24 | 47.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 128 | 47/51/29 | 36.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 79 | 38/27/14 | 48.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 65 | 37/20/8 | 56.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 21/10/7 | 55.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 23/8/4 | 65.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 34 | 11/10/13 | 32.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 88 | 45/28/15 | 51.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 48 | 23/15/10 | 47.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 48 | 9/18/21 | 18.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 13/16/13 | 31.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 38 | 21/12/5 | 55.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 35 | 10/15/10 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 11/13/11 | 31.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 16/14/5 | 45.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 16/13/5 | 47.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 32 | 8/16/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Ivan Popov | 2,652 | Chennai Open | D11 |
| Mar 2006 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,644 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 7th | A45 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,643 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Jun 2010 | Parimarjan Negi | 2,636 | 3rd Mumbai Mayors Cup | E20 |
| Dec 2008 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,630 | 1st Asia Clubs | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2024 | 82 | 55.5 | 2,436 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 71 | 44.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 25 | 15 | 2,228 |
| 49th chA-IND | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 54th ch-IND Challengers | 2016 | 13 | 9 | 2,367 |
| ch-IND 48th | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,437 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,196 |
| 51st chB-IND | 2013 | 13 | 9 | 2,439 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: P. Karthikeyan (11 games) · Narayanan S L (11 games) · Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find R.R. Laxman's chess games?
1,673 games by R.R. Laxman, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line R.R. Laxman has played.
What does R.R. Laxman play on the first move as White?
Across 863 games with White in our database, R.R. Laxman opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, R.R. Laxman answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does R.R. Laxman play as White?
As White, R.R. Laxman's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (140 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (128 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (79 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 863 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does R.R. Laxman play as Black?
As Black, R.R. Laxman most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (88 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (48 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 810 games.
What is R.R. Laxman's FIDE rating?
R.R. Laxman is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Apr 2009).
How many games has R.R. Laxman played?
Our database contains 1,673 games by R.R. Laxman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 748 wins, 565 draws, 359 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against R.R. Laxman?
1,673 games by R.R. Laxman reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.