Zachary Dukic vs Bator Sambuev
Zachary Dukic (29, FM, CAN) and Bator Sambuev (46, GM, CAN) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Sambuev leads with 16 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Ottawa Winter Open saw Dukic prevail. With current classical ratings of 2205 and 2434, the Elo model gives Sambuev a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2205 vs 2434 (Δ -229)
With Zachary Dukic as white
16% Zachary17% draw67% Bator
With Bator Sambuev as white
11% Zachary14% draw75% Bator
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zachary Dukic | Bator Sambuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2205-25 | 2434+12 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Jan 2024 | 2571 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 27 | 34 |
| World rank now | #7,882 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #4,741 | #241 |
| Federation rank now | #58 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 755 | 1,539 |
| Months active | 160 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 72% |
| % black wins | 42% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2016 | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 77 |
Best Win
Zachary Dukic
Bator Sambuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zachary Dukic
Bator Sambuev