David H. Cummings vs Artiom Samsonkin
David H. Cummings (65, IM, CAN) and Artiom Samsonkin (37, IM, CAN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Samsonkin leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2233 and 2361, the Elo model gives Samsonkin a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2233 vs 2361 (Δ -128)
With David H. Cummings as white
26% David22% draw52% Artiom
With Artiom Samsonkin as white
19% David18% draw63% Artiom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David H. Cummings | Artiom Samsonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2233 | 2361 |
| Peak rating | 2380 · Apr 2002 | 2437 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 41 | 29 |
| World rank now | #6,552 | #2,463 |
| World rank peak | #2,589 | #1,376 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 539 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2192 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 9 |
Best Win
David H. Cummings
Artiom Samsonkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David H. Cummings
Artiom Samsonkin