Daniel Xu vs Bator Sambuev
Daniel Xu (18, FM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 9 wins to 2, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 Canadian Open Open Section saw Sambuev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2177 and 2434, the Elo model gives Sambuev a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2177 vs 2434 (Δ -257)
With Daniel Xu as white
14% Daniel16% draw70% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
9% Daniel13% draw78% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Xu | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2177 | 2434 |
| Peak rating | 2309 · Aug 2023 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 15 | 34 |
| World rank now | #9,441 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #3,866 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #76 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 473 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 115 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 72% |
| % black wins | 44% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 77 |
Best Win
Daniel Xu
Bator Sambuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Xu
Bator Sambuev