Rafael Adam vs Bator Sambuev
Rafael Adam (19, CM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2212 and 2434, the Elo model gives Sambuev a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2212 vs 2434 (Δ -222)
With Rafael Adam as white
17% Rafael18% draw66% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
11% Rafael15% draw74% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafael Adam | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2212-32 | 2434+12 |
| Peak rating | 2291 · Nov 2025 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 18 | 34 |
| World rank now | #7,539 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #4,305 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 432 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 92 | 217 |
| % white wins | 46% | 72% |
| % black wins | 43% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2216 | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 75 | 77 |
Best Win
Rafael Adam
Bator Sambuev
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).
Rafael Adam
Bator Sambuev