Maximilian Pfaltz vs Jan Saminskij
Maximilian Pfaltz (15, SUI) and Jan Saminskij (14, SUI) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Saminskij leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2086 and 2162, the Elo model gives Saminskij a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2086 vs 2162 (Δ -76)
With Maximilian Pfaltz as white
33% Maximilian23% draw44% Jan
With Jan Saminskij as white
25% Maximilian19% draw56% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maximilian Pfaltz | Jan Saminskij | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2086+48 | 2162-79 |
| Peak rating | 2139 · Jul 2025 | 2283 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 14 | 13 |
| World rank now | #16,702 | #10,418 |
| World rank peak | #11,790 | #4,545 |
| Federation rank now | #225 | #143 |
| Games (career, STD) | 357 | 389 |
| Months active | 69 | 70 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2057 | 2211 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 112 | 121 |
Best Win
Maximilian Pfaltz
Jan Saminskij
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).
Maximilian Pfaltz
Jan Saminskij