Nikolay Noritsyn vs Artiom Samsonkin
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Artiom Samsonkin (37, IM, CAN) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Noritsyn leads with 5 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Canadian Transnational Blitz Crown saw Noritsyn prevail. With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2361, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2361 (Δ +92)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
57% Nikolay21% draw22% Artiom
With Artiom Samsonkin as white
46% Nikolay25% draw29% Artiom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Artiom Samsonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+1 | 2361 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2437 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 28 | 29 |
| World rank now | #980 | #2,463 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #1,376 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 539 |
| Months active | 209 | 215 |
| % white wins | 67% | 57% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 9 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Artiom Samsonkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Artiom Samsonkin