George Berg vs Edward Scher
George Berg (75, USA) and Edward Scher (95, USA) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Berg leads with 12 wins to 0, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at MCC May Slow Thursdays saw Berg prevail. With current classical ratings of 1901 and 1735, the Elo model gives Berg a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1901 vs 1735 (Δ +166)
With George Berg as white
69% George13% draw17% Edward
With Edward Scher as white
60% George16% draw24% Edward
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| George Berg | Edward Scher | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1901 | 1735 |
| Peak rating | 2258 · Jan 2001 | 2022 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 50 | 80 |
| World rank now | #47,895 | #93,598 |
| World rank peak | #7,995 | #30,486 |
| Federation rank now | #1,309 | #2,913 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,833 | 479 |
| Months active | 218 | 179 |
| % white wins | 43% | 30% |
| % black wins | 35% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1766 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 228 | 0 |
Best Win
George Berg
Edward Scher
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
George Berg
Edward Scher