Nathan Resika vs Edward Scher
Nathan Resika (66, FM, USA) and Edward Scher (95, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Resika leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1957 and 1735, the Elo model gives Resika a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 1735 (Δ +222)
With Nathan Resika as white
76% Nathan12% draw13% Edward
With Edward Scher as white
68% Nathan14% draw18% Edward
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nathan Resika | Edward Scher | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 1735 |
| Peak rating | 2288 · Jan 2001 | 2022 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 41 | 80 |
| World rank now | #35,213 | #93,598 |
| World rank peak | #6,119 | #30,486 |
| Federation rank now | #971 | #2,913 |
| Games (career, STD) | 577 | 479 |
| Months active | 218 | 179 |
| % white wins | 49% | 30% |
| % black wins | 42% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1943 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 0 |
Best Win
Nathan Resika
Edward Scher
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).
Nathan Resika
Edward Scher