Sam Shankland vs Alexander Onischuk
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Alexander Onischuk (51, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Onischuk leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2640, 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 2640 (Δ +7)
With Sam Shankland as white
43% Sam27% draw30% Alexander
With Alexander Onischuk as white
32% Sam28% draw40% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Alexander Onischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647 | 2640 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2701 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 28 | 35 |
| World rank now | #69 | #112 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #26 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 596 |
| Months active | 195 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 40% |
| % black wins | 33% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 0 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Alexander Onischuk
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 Shankland
Alexander Onischuk