Arthur Calugar vs Bator Sambuev
Arthur Calugar (32, IM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 6 wins to 5, with 2 draws — a 15% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Toronto Open Crown saw Sambuev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2291 and 2434, the Elo model gives Sambuev a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2291 vs 2434 (Δ -143)
With Arthur Calugar as white
24% Arthur22% draw54% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
17% Arthur18% draw64% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arthur Calugar | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2291 | 2434 |
| Peak rating | 2334 · Nov 2013 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 19 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,259 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #3,760 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 507 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 194 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 72% |
| % black wins | 42% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 77 |
Best Win
Arthur Calugar
Bator Sambuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arthur Calugar
Bator Sambuev