Sam Schmakel vs Awonder Liang
Sam Schmakel (30, IM, USA) and Awonder Liang (23, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Schmakel leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2437 and 2704, the Elo model gives Liang a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2437 vs 2704 (Δ -267)
With Sam Schmakel as white
12% Sam17% draw71% Awonder
With Awonder Liang as white
8% Sam14% draw78% Awonder
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Schmakel | Awonder Liang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2437 | 2704-14 |
| Peak rating | 2457 · Sep 2023 | 2719 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 27 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,157 | #33 |
| World rank peak | #965 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 1,447 |
| Months active | 178 | 175 |
| % white wins | 61% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2660 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 128 |
Best Win
Sam Schmakel
Awonder Liang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Schmakel
Awonder Liang