Sam Schmakel vs Nikola Mitkov
Sam Schmakel (30, IM, USA) and Nikola Mitkov (55, GM, MKD) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Mitkov leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2437 and 2380, the Elo model gives Schmakel a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2437 vs 2380 (Δ +57)
With Sam Schmakel as white
51% Sam23% draw25% Nikola
With Nikola Mitkov as white
39% Sam28% draw33% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Schmakel | Nikola Mitkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2437 | 2380+2 |
| Peak rating | 2457 · Sep 2023 | 2583 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 27 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,157 | #2,036 |
| World rank peak | #965 | #125 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 617 | 938 |
| Months active | 177 | 215 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2307 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 83 |
Best Win
Sam Schmakel
Nikola Mitkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Schmakel
Nikola Mitkov