Sami Lill vs Rey Casanova
Sami Lill (50, CM, BER) and Rey Casanova (60, BER) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Lill leads the classical series 7–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1887 and 1785, the Elo model gives Lill a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1887 vs 1785 (Δ +102)
With Sami Lill as white
61% Sami16% draw23% Rey
With Rey Casanova as white
50% Sami19% draw31% Rey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sami Lill | Rey Casanova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1887 | 1785 |
| Peak rating | 1902 · Mar 2024 | 1785 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 48 | 58 |
| World rank now | #51,373 | #88,801 |
| World rank peak | #40,362 | #59,007 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 146 |
| Months active | 199 | 181 |
| % white wins | 70% | 51% |
| % black wins | 63% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1786 | -800 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 1 |
Best Win
Sami Lill
Rey Casanova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sami Lill
Rey Casanova