Sam Schmakel vs David Peng
Sam Schmakel (30, IM, USA) and David Peng (23, FM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Schmakel leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2445 and 2287, the Elo model gives Schmakel a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2445 vs 2287 (Δ +158)
With Sam Schmakel as white
66% Sam18% draw16% David
With David Peng as white
56% Sam21% draw22% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Schmakel | David Peng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2445+8 | 2287 |
| Peak rating | 2457 · Sep 2023 | 2366 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 27 | 14 |
| World rank now | #1,072 | #5,210 |
| World rank peak | #965 | #3,027 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #181 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 594 |
| Months active | 178 | 170 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Sam Schmakel
David Peng
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
David Peng