Sam Shankland vs Alejandro Ramirez
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Alejandro Ramirez (38, GM, NON) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Ramirez leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2571, the Elo model gives Shankland a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2571 (Δ +76)
With Sam Shankland as white
54% Sam23% draw23% Alejandro
With Alejandro Ramirez as white
42% Sam27% draw31% Alejandro
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Alejandro Ramirez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647 | 2571 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2601 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 28 | 25 |
| World rank now | #71 | #262 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #219 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 952 |
| Months active | 195 | 214 |
| % white wins | 46% | 57% |
| % black wins | 33% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 0 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Alejandro Ramirez
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
Alejandro Ramirez