Ferdinand Bugay vs Gharib Elsayed
Ferdinand Bugay (71, PHI) and Gharib Elsayed (48, EGY) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1975 and 1927, the Elo model gives Bugay a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1975 vs 1927 (Δ +48)
With Ferdinand Bugay as white
52% Ferdinand19% draw29% Gharib
With Gharib Elsayed as white
40% Ferdinand23% draw37% Gharib
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ferdinand Bugay | Gharib Elsayed | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1975 | 1927 |
| Peak rating | 2008 · Oct 2017 | 1927 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 62 | 46 |
| World rank now | #34,763 | #46,423 |
| World rank peak | #29,275 | #46,423 |
| Federation rank now | #156 | #328 |
| Games (career, STD) | 54 | 72 |
| Months active | 138 | 138 |
| % white wins | 63% | 56% |
| % black wins | 66% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ferdinand Bugay
Gharib Elsayed
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ferdinand Bugay
Gharib Elsayed