Ignat Samadov vs Bator Zhambalov
Ignat Samadov (18, RUS) and Bator Zhambalov (18, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Zhambalov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2043 and 2086, the Elo model gives Zhambalov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2043 vs 2086 (Δ -43)
With Ignat Samadov as white
37% Ignat24% draw39% Bator
With Bator Zhambalov as white
29% Ignat21% draw51% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ignat Samadov | Bator Zhambalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2043 | 2086 |
| Peak rating | 2043 · Aug 2024 | 2138 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #20,745 | #16,704 |
| World rank peak | #19,910 | #11,781 |
| Federation rank now | #669 | #568 |
| Games (career, STD) | 274 | 405 |
| Months active | 97 | 115 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1927 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 57 |
Best Win
Ignat Samadov
Bator Zhambalov
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).
Ignat Samadov
Bator Zhambalov