Maksim Samusenko vs Azat Sharafiev
Maksim Samusenko (29, IM, RUS) and Azat Sharafiev (36, IM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 50 rapid/blitz games. Sharafiev leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2451 and 2431, the Elo model gives Samusenko a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2451 vs 2431 (Δ +20)
With Maksim Samusenko as white
45% Maksim26% draw29% Azat
With Azat Sharafiev as white
34% Maksim28% draw38% Azat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Samusenko | Azat Sharafiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2451 | 2431 |
| Peak rating | 2469 · May 2021 | 2462 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,002 | #1,245 |
| World rank peak | #964 | #1,157 |
| Federation rank now | #58 | #61 |
| Games (career, STD) | 680 | 678 |
| Months active | 188 | 210 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 52% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 210 | 118 |
Best Win
Maksim Samusenko
Azat Sharafiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Samusenko
Azat Sharafiev