Leif Karell vs Andrew Samuelson
Leif Karell (78, USA) and Andrew Samuelson (44, FM, USA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Samuelson leads with 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at The 1st Annual Beltway Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1713 and 2031, the Elo model gives Samuelson a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1713 vs 2031 (Δ -318)
With Leif Karell as white
11% Leif11% draw78% Andrew
With Andrew Samuelson as white
7% Leif9% draw84% Andrew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leif Karell | Andrew Samuelson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1713 | 2031 |
| Peak rating | 2123 · Jan 2002 | 2282 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 54 | 35 |
| World rank now | #105,032 | #23,049 |
| World rank peak | #20,332 | #5,767 |
| Federation rank now | #3,146 | #649 |
| Games (career, STD) | 561 | 991 |
| Months active | 214 | 214 |
| % white wins | 27% | 55% |
| % black wins | 23% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1649 | 1987 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 51 |
Best Win
Leif Karell
Andrew Samuelson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leif Karell
Andrew Samuelson