Sam Shankland vs Timur Gareyev
Sam Shankland (35, GM, USA) and Timur Gareyev (38, GM, NON) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Shankland leads with 4 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 U.S. Championship saw Shankland prevail. With current classical ratings of 2647 and 2558, the Elo model gives Shankland a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2647 vs 2558 (Δ +89)
With Sam Shankland as white
56% Sam22% draw22% Timur
With Timur Gareyev as white
45% Sam26% draw29% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2647 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2682 · Feb 2013 |
| Peak age | 28 | 25 |
| World rank now | #71 | #287 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #66 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,363 | 1,182 |
| Months active | 195 | 215 |
| % white wins | 46% | 66% |
| % black wins | 33% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2626 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 40 |
Best Win
Sam Shankland
Timur Gareyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sam Shankland
Timur Gareyev