Samuel Yoro vs Elvir Palazoski
Samuel Yoro (22, BEL) and Elvir Palazoski (53, BEL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Yoro leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1980 and 1655, the Elo model gives Yoro a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1980 vs 1655 (Δ +325)
With Samuel Yoro as white
84% Samuel9% draw7% Elvir
With Elvir Palazoski as white
79% Samuel11% draw11% Elvir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel Yoro | Elvir Palazoski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1980 | 1655 |
| Peak rating | 2012 · Mar 2025 | 1686 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 51 |
| World rank now | #30,770 | #125,872 |
| World rank peak | #24,445 | #82,192 |
| Federation rank now | #411 | #2,038 |
| Games (career, STD) | 430 | 274 |
| Months active | 122 | 135 |
| % white wins | 58% | 39% |
| % black wins | 47% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1923 | 1473 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 147 | 163 |
Best Win
Samuel Yoro
Elvir Palazoski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Samuel Yoro
Elvir Palazoski