Yuanchen Zhang vs Bator Sambuev
Yuanchen Zhang (25, IM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 9 wins to 1, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2022 Canada Zonal saw Zhang prevail. With current classical ratings of 2253 and 2434, the Elo model gives Sambuev a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2253 vs 2434 (Δ -181)
With Yuanchen Zhang as white
20% Yuanchen20% draw60% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
14% Yuanchen17% draw69% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuanchen Zhang | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2253 | 2434 |
| Peak rating | 2370 · May 2022 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 21 | 34 |
| World rank now | #5,560 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #2,479 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 823 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 175 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 72% |
| % black wins | 32% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 77 |
Best Win
Yuanchen Zhang
Bator Sambuev
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).
Yuanchen Zhang
Bator Sambuev