Alexander Baburin vs Sam E. Collins
Alexander Baburin (59, GM, IRL) and Sam E. Collins (44, IM, IRL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Collins leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2344 and 2459, the Elo model gives Collins a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2344 vs 2459 (Δ -115)
With Alexander Baburin as white
27% Alexander24% draw49% Sam
With Sam E. Collins as white
20% Alexander20% draw60% Sam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Baburin | Sam E. Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2344-1 | 2459-2 |
| Peak rating | 2598 · Jan 2001 | 2495 · Aug 2014 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #2,848 | #925 |
| World rank peak | #97 | #811 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 867 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 60% |
| % black wins | 36% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1706 | 149 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 12 |
Best Win
Alexander Baburin
Sam E. Collins
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Baburin
Sam E. Collins