Roman Sapozhnikov vs Bator Sambuev
Roman Sapozhnikov (32, FM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 7 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2014 Toronto Open Ch - Crown saw Sapozhnikov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2183 and 2434, the Elo model gives Sambuev a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2183 vs 2434 (Δ -251)
With Roman Sapozhnikov as white
14% Roman16% draw69% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
9% Roman14% draw77% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Sapozhnikov | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2183 | 2434 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Mar 2012 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 18 | 34 |
| World rank now | #9,572 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #2,652 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 193 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 72% |
| % black wins | 46% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 77 |
Best Win
Roman Sapozhnikov
Bator Sambuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Sapozhnikov
Bator Sambuev