Sam Shankland vs Robert Hess
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Robert Hess (35, GM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Hess leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2591, the Elo model gives Shankland a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2591 (Δ +56)
With Sam Shankland as white
51% Sam24% draw25% Robert
With Robert Hess as white
39% Sam28% draw33% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Robert Hess | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647 | 2591 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2635 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 28 | 21 |
| World rank now | #71 | #263 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #126 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 503 |
| Months active | 195 | 210 |
| % white wins | 46% | 54% |
| % black wins | 33% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 0 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Robert Hess
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Shankland
Robert Hess