Sam Shankland vs Abhimanyu Mishra
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Abhimanyu Mishra (17, GM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Mishra leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2638, the Elo model gives Shankland a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2638 (Δ +9)
With Sam Shankland as white
43% Sam27% draw30% Abhimanyu
With Abhimanyu Mishra as white
32% Sam28% draw40% Abhimanyu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Abhimanyu Mishra | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647 | 2638 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2652 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 16 |
| World rank now | #71 | #84 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #68 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 846 |
| Months active | 195 | 118 |
| % white wins | 46% | 40% |
| % black wins | 33% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | 2638 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 108 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Abhimanyu Mishra
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Shankland
Abhimanyu Mishra