Sam Schmakel vs Jacob Furfine
Sam Schmakel (30, IM, USA) and Jacob Furfine (25, FM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Schmakel leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2445 and 2334, the Elo model gives Schmakel a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2445 vs 2334 (Δ +111)
With Sam Schmakel as white
60% Sam20% draw20% Jacob
With Jacob Furfine as white
49% Sam24% draw27% Jacob
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Schmakel | Jacob Furfine | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2445+8 | 2334 |
| Peak rating | 2457 · Sep 2023 | 2343 · Feb 2024 |
| Peak age | 27 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,072 | #3,104 |
| World rank peak | #965 | #2,923 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 345 |
| Months active | 178 | 146 |
| % white wins | 61% | 50% |
| % black wins | 53% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Sam Schmakel
Jacob Furfine
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Schmakel
Jacob Furfine