Rey Casanova vs Serguei Gontcharov
Rey Casanova (60, BER) and Serguei Gontcharov (60, CM, BER) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Gontcharov leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1785 and 1897, the Elo model gives Gontcharov a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1785 vs 1897 (Δ -112)
With Rey Casanova as white
30% Rey18% draw52% Serguei
With Serguei Gontcharov as white
22% Rey15% draw62% Serguei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rey Casanova | Serguei Gontcharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1785 | 1897 |
| Peak rating | 1785 · Mar 2024 | 1927 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 58 | 58 |
| World rank now | #88,801 | #48,899 |
| World rank peak | #59,007 | #39,180 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 146 | 169 |
| Months active | 181 | 119 |
| % white wins | 51% | 62% |
| % black wins | 42% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | -800 | 1727 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 11 |
Best Win
Rey Casanova
Serguei Gontcharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rey Casanova
Serguei Gontcharov