Roman Sapozhnikov vs Artiom Samsonkin
Roman Sapozhnikov (32, FM, CAN) and Artiom Samsonkin (37, IM, CAN) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Samsonkin leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2014 Toronto Labour Day Open saw Samsonkin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2183 and 2361, the Elo model gives Samsonkin a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2183 vs 2361 (Δ -178)
With Roman Sapozhnikov as white
21% Roman19% draw60% Artiom
With Artiom Samsonkin as white
15% Roman16% draw69% Artiom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Sapozhnikov | Artiom Samsonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2183 | 2361 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Mar 2012 | 2437 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 18 | 29 |
| World rank now | #9,572 | #2,463 |
| World rank peak | #2,652 | #1,376 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 539 |
| Months active | 193 | 216 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 46% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 9 |
Best Win
Roman Sapozhnikov
Artiom Samsonkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Sapozhnikov
Artiom Samsonkin