Andrei Sokolov vs Richard Gerber
Andrei Sokolov (63, GM, FRA) and Richard Gerber (61, IM, SUI) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sokolov leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2218, the Elo model gives Sokolov a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2218 (Δ +228)
With Andrei Sokolov as white
75% Andrei15% draw11% Richard
With Richard Gerber as white
67% Andrei17% draw16% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei Sokolov | Richard Gerber | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446-2 | 2218-6 |
| Peak rating | 2632 · Jan 2006 | 2432 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 43 | 36 |
| World rank now | #1,058 | #7,239 |
| World rank peak | #69 | #1,249 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,044 | 795 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 44% | 53% |
| % black wins | 30% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2436 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 34 | 55 |
Best Win
Andrei Sokolov
Richard Gerber
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei Sokolov
Richard Gerber