Bator Sambuev vs Artiom Samsonkin
Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) and Artiom Samsonkin (37, IM, CAN) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 11 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2022 Maplewood Invitational drew. With current classical ratings of 2434 and 2361, 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: 2434 vs 2361 (Δ +73)
With Bator Sambuev as white
54% Bator22% draw24% Artiom
With Artiom Samsonkin as white
42% Bator26% draw31% Artiom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bator Sambuev | Artiom Samsonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2434 | 2361 |
| Peak rating | 2571 · Apr 2014 | 2437 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 34 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,189 | #2,463 |
| World rank peak | #241 | #1,376 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,539 | 539 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 72% | 57% |
| % black wins | 61% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1956 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 9 |
Best Win
Bator Sambuev
Artiom Samsonkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bator Sambuev
Artiom Samsonkin