Jesse Kraai vs Andrew Samuelson
Jesse Kraai (54, GM, USA) and Andrew Samuelson (44, FM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kraai leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2031, the Elo model gives Kraai a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2031 (Δ +346)
With Jesse Kraai as white
85% Jesse10% draw5% Andrew
With Andrew Samuelson as white
80% Jesse12% draw8% Andrew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jesse Kraai | Andrew Samuelson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377 | 2031 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · May 2014 | 2282 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 42 | 35 |
| World rank now | #2,094 | #23,050 |
| World rank peak | #551 | #5,767 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #649 |
| Games (career, STD) | 535 | 991 |
| Months active | 217 | 213 |
| % white wins | 53% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2350 | 1987 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 51 |
Best Win
Jesse Kraai
Andrew Samuelson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jesse Kraai
Andrew Samuelson