Mike Ivanov vs Artiom Samsonkin
Mike Ivanov (31, IM, CAN) and Artiom Samsonkin (37, IM, CAN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Samsonkin leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2365 and 2361, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2365 vs 2361 (Δ +4)
With Mike Ivanov as white
43% Mike26% draw31% Artiom
With Artiom Samsonkin as white
32% Mike26% draw41% Artiom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mike Ivanov | Artiom Samsonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2365 | 2361 |
| Peak rating | 2402 · Oct 2024 | 2437 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 29 | 29 |
| World rank now | #2,359 | #2,463 |
| World rank peak | #1,701 | #1,376 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 863 | 539 |
| Months active | 174 | 215 |
| % white wins | 55% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2262 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 9 |
Best Win
Mike Ivanov
Artiom Samsonkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mike Ivanov
Artiom Samsonkin