Sami Lill vs Mark Flanagan
Sami Lill (50, CM, BER) and Mark Flanagan (45, CM, BER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Flanagan leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1887 and 1934, the Elo model gives Flanagan a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1887 vs 1934 (Δ -47)
With Sami Lill as white
37% Sami22% draw41% Mark
With Mark Flanagan as white
29% Sami19% draw52% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sami Lill | Mark Flanagan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1887 | 1934 |
| Peak rating | 1902 · Mar 2024 | 1935 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 48 | 43 |
| World rank now | #51,373 | #40,124 |
| World rank peak | #40,362 | #39,669 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 56 |
| Months active | 199 | 119 |
| % white wins | 70% | 70% |
| % black wins | 63% | 69% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1786 | 1355 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 7 |
Best Win
Sami Lill
Mark Flanagan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sami Lill
Mark Flanagan