Don Dacres vs Serguei Gontcharov
Don Dacres (55, CM, BER) and Serguei Gontcharov (60, CM, BER) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Gontcharov leads with 7 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bermuda Triangle Chess Tournament 2026 saw Gontcharov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1852 and 1897, the Elo model gives Gontcharov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1852 vs 1897 (Δ -45)
With Don Dacres as white
37% Don22% draw40% Serguei
With Serguei Gontcharov as white
29% Don19% draw52% Serguei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Don Dacres | Serguei Gontcharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1852 | 1897 |
| Peak rating | 1865 · Mar 2024 | 1927 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 53 | 58 |
| World rank now | #60,771 | #48,899 |
| World rank peak | #53,692 | #39,180 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 151 | 169 |
| Months active | 119 | 119 |
| % white wins | 59% | 62% |
| % black wins | 59% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1522 | 1727 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 11 |
Best Win
Don Dacres
Serguei Gontcharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Don Dacres
Serguei Gontcharov