Sam Shankland vs Ray Robson
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Ray Robson (32, GM, USA) have met 17 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 11 draws — a 65% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 US Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2653, the Elo model gives Robson a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2653 (Δ -6)
With Sam Shankland as white
40% Sam28% draw32% Ray
With Ray Robson as white
31% Sam27% draw42% Ray
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Ray Robson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647-4 | 2653 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2704 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 28 | 29 |
| World rank now | #71 | #62 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #31 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 1,060 |
| Months active | 194 | 202 |
| % white wins | 46% | 49% |
| % black wins | 33% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2628 | 2603 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 71 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Ray Robson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Shankland
Ray Robson