Marek Karas vs Samir Sahidi
Marek Karas (27, FM, CZE) and Samir Sahidi (23, IM, SVK) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Karas leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2227 and 2491, the Elo model gives Sahidi a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2227 vs 2491 (Δ -264)
With Marek Karas as white
13% Marek16% draw71% Samir
With Samir Sahidi as white
8% Marek14% draw78% Samir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marek Karas | Samir Sahidi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2227 | 2491 |
| Peak rating | 2308 · Jan 2022 | 2522 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 23 |
| World rank now | #6,809 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #4,080 | #458 |
| Federation rank now | #190 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,275 | 1,295 |
| Months active | 177 | 170 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 45% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2213 | 2490 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 174 |
Best Win
Marek Karas
Samir Sahidi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marek Karas
Samir Sahidi