Razvan Preotu vs Bator Sambuev
Razvan Preotu (27, GM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 31 times in classical OTB. Preotu leads with 13 wins to 11, with 7 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Canadian Closed saw Preotu prevail. With current classical ratings of 2483 and 2434, the Elo model gives Preotu a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2483 vs 2434 (Δ +49)
With Razvan Preotu as white
50% Razvan24% draw26% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
38% Razvan29% draw34% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Razvan Preotu | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2483 | 2434+12 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Mar 2019 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 20 | 34 |
| World rank now | #716 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #563 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,041 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 173 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 72% |
| % black wins | 50% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2192 | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 77 |
Best Win
Razvan Preotu
Bator Sambuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Razvan Preotu
Bator Sambuev