Maksim Samusenko vs Artyom Timofeev
Maksim Samusenko (29, IM, RUS) and Artyom Timofeev (41, GM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Timofeev leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2451 and 2533, the Elo model gives Timofeev a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2451 vs 2533 (Δ -82)
With Maksim Samusenko as white
30% Maksim27% draw43% Artyom
With Artyom Timofeev as white
23% Maksim22% draw55% Artyom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Samusenko | Artyom Timofeev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2451 | 2533 |
| Peak rating | 2469 · May 2021 | 2690 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 24 | 25 |
| World rank now | #1,002 | #398 |
| World rank peak | #964 | #40 |
| Federation rank now | #58 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 680 | 1,239 |
| Months active | 188 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 52% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | 2100 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 223 | 39 |
Best Win
Maksim Samusenko
Artyom Timofeev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Samusenko
Artyom Timofeev