Roman Sapozhnikov vs Arthur Calugar
Roman Sapozhnikov (32, FM, CAN) and Arthur Calugar (32, IM, CAN) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Sapozhnikov leads with 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws — a 21% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Michael McArthur Memorial Rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2183 and 2291, the Elo model gives Calugar a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2183 vs 2291 (Δ -108)
With Roman Sapozhnikov as white
28% Roman23% draw49% Arthur
With Arthur Calugar as white
21% Roman19% draw60% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Sapozhnikov | Arthur Calugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2183 | 2291 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Mar 2012 | 2334 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 18 | 19 |
| World rank now | #9,572 | #4,259 |
| World rank peak | #2,652 | #3,760 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 507 |
| Months active | 193 | 194 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Roman Sapozhnikov
Arthur Calugar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Sapozhnikov
Arthur Calugar