Maksim Samusenko vs Artem Iljin
Maksim Samusenko (29, IM, RUS) and Artem Iljin (39, GM, MNE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 21 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2451 and 2497, the Elo model gives Iljin a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2451 vs 2497 (Δ -46)
With Maksim Samusenko as white
34% Maksim29% draw37% Artem
With Artem Iljin as white
26% Maksim24% draw49% Artem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Samusenko | Artem Iljin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2451 | 2497 |
| Peak rating | 2469 · May 2021 | 2572 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,002 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #964 | #254 |
| Federation rank now | #58 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 680 | 237 |
| Months active | 188 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 52% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 210 | 0 |
Best Win
Maksim Samusenko
Artem Iljin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Samusenko
Artem Iljin