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Colin Federer vs Jan Saminskij

Colin Federer (15, FM, SUI) and Jan Saminskij (14, SUI) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Federer leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2372 and 2162, the Elo model gives Federer a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2372 vs 2162 +210)
With Colin Federer as white
73% Colin15% draw12% Jan
With Jan Saminskij as white
64% Colin18% draw18% Jan

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Colin FedererJan Saminskij
Current rating (STD)2372+882162-79
Peak rating2372 · May 20262283 · Oct 2025
Peak age1513
World rank now#2,196#10,418
World rank peak#2,196#4,545
Federation rank now#21#143
Games (career, STD)496389
Months active8170
% white wins53%49%
% black wins48%48%
TPR last 12m (STD)22812211
Activity 12m (games)171121

Best Win

Colin Federer
Jan Saminskij

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).

Colin Federer
Jan Saminskij

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