Nikolay Noritsyn vs Bator Sambuev
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 42 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 23 wins to 12, with 7 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Canadian Closed drew. With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2434, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2434 (Δ +19)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
45% Nikolay26% draw29% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
34% Nikolay28% draw38% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+1 | 2434+12 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 28 | 34 |
| World rank now | #980 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 209 | 217 |
| % white wins | 67% | 72% |
| % black wins | 58% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 77 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Bator Sambuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Bator Sambuev