Sam Shankland vs Marc Arnold
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Marc Arnold (34, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Shankland leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2517, the Elo model gives Shankland a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2517 (Δ +130)
With Sam Shankland as white
62% Sam20% draw18% Marc
With Marc Arnold as white
52% Sam24% draw25% Marc
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Marc Arnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647 | 2517 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2538 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #71 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #491 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 462 |
| Months active | 195 | 208 |
| % white wins | 46% | 49% |
| % black wins | 33% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 0 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Marc Arnold
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Shankland
Marc Arnold