Sam Shankland vs Mackenzie Molner
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Mackenzie Molner (38, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Shankland leads the classical series 4–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2458, the Elo model gives Shankland a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2458 (Δ +189)
With Sam Shankland as white
70% Sam17% draw13% Mackenzie
With Mackenzie Molner as white
61% Sam20% draw19% Mackenzie
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Mackenzie Molner | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647-4 | 2458 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2528 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #71 | #939 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #559 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #60 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 823 |
| Months active | 194 | 204 |
| % white wins | 46% | 52% |
| % black wins | 33% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 26 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Mackenzie Molner
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
Mackenzie Molner