Sam Schmakel vs Nicholas Bartochowski
Sam Schmakel (30, IM, USA) and Nicholas Bartochowski (26, USA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Schmakel leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2437 and 2096, the Elo model gives Schmakel a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2437 vs 2096 (Δ +341)
With Sam Schmakel as white
84% Sam11% draw5% Nicholas
With Nicholas Bartochowski as white
79% Sam13% draw8% Nicholas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Schmakel | Nicholas Bartochowski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2437 | 2096 |
| Peak rating | 2457 · Sep 2023 | 2117 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 27 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,157 | #15,764 |
| World rank peak | #965 | #15,471 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #474 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 226 |
| Months active | 178 | 144 |
| % white wins | 61% | 48% |
| % black wins | 53% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2280 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 17 |
Best Win
Sam Schmakel
Nicholas Bartochowski
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
Nicholas Bartochowski