Shiyam Thavandiran vs Artiom Samsonkin
Shiyam Thavandiran (34, IM, CAN) and Artiom Samsonkin (37, IM, CAN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Samsonkin leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2361, the Elo model gives Thavandiran a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2361 (Δ +44)
With Shiyam Thavandiran as white
49% Shiyam24% draw27% Artiom
With Artiom Samsonkin as white
37% Shiyam28% draw35% Artiom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shiyam Thavandiran | Artiom Samsonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2405 | 2361 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Dec 2019 | 2437 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,583 | #2,463 |
| World rank peak | #1,570 | #1,376 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 656 | 539 |
| Months active | 209 | 216 |
| % white wins | 50% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 9 |
Best Win
Shiyam Thavandiran
Artiom Samsonkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shiyam Thavandiran
Artiom Samsonkin