Ignat Samadov vs Anton Epifanov
Ignat Samadov (18, RUS) and Anton Epifanov (20, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Epifanov leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2043 and 2007, the Elo model gives Samadov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2043 vs 2007 (Δ +36)
With Ignat Samadov as white
50% Ignat21% draw30% Anton
With Anton Epifanov as white
38% Ignat24% draw38% Anton
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ignat Samadov | Anton Epifanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2043 | 2007 |
| Peak rating | 2043 · Aug 2024 | 2154 · Feb 2022 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #20,745 | #23,968 |
| World rank peak | #19,910 | #10,388 |
| Federation rank now | #669 | #843 |
| Games (career, STD) | 274 | 356 |
| Months active | 97 | 131 |
| % white wins | 52% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 24 |
Best Win
Ignat Samadov
Anton Epifanov
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).
Ignat Samadov
Anton Epifanov