Sam Kassani vs Carl Cederstam
Sam Kassani (30, SWE) and Carl Cederstam (33, FM, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Cederstam leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2167 and 2376, the Elo model gives Cederstam a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2167 vs 2376 (Δ -209)
With Sam Kassani as white
18% Sam18% draw64% Carl
With Carl Cederstam as white
12% Sam15% draw73% Carl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Kassani | Carl Cederstam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2167 | 2376 |
| Peak rating | 2231 · Feb 2020 | 2376 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 33 |
| World rank now | #9,668 | #2,109 |
| World rank peak | #7,790 | #2,109 |
| Federation rank now | #195 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 439 | 818 |
| Months active | 181 | 183 |
| % white wins | 43% | 53% |
| % black wins | 40% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 38 |
Best Win
Sam Kassani
Carl Cederstam
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).
Sam Kassani
Carl Cederstam