Maksim Samusenko vs Pavel Toropov
Maksim Samusenko (29, IM, RUS) and Pavel Toropov (33, FM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 28 rapid/blitz games. Samusenko leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2451 and 2308, the Elo model gives Samusenko a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2451 vs 2308 (Δ +143)
With Maksim Samusenko as white
64% Maksim18% draw17% Pavel
With Pavel Toropov as white
54% Maksim22% draw24% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Samusenko | Pavel Toropov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2451 | 2308 |
| Peak rating | 2469 · May 2021 | 2349 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 24 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,002 | #3,824 |
| World rank peak | #964 | #3,171 |
| Federation rank now | #58 | #177 |
| Games (career, STD) | 680 | 572 |
| Months active | 188 | 196 |
| % white wins | 57% | 61% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 223 | 84 |
Best Win
Maksim Samusenko
Pavel Toropov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Samusenko
Pavel Toropov