Richard A Bates vs Ameet K Ghasi
Richard A Bates (47, IM, ENG) and Ameet K Ghasi (39, GM, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Ghasi leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2502, the Elo model gives Ghasi a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2502 (Δ -219)
With Richard A Bates as white
17% Richard18% draw65% Ameet
With Ameet K Ghasi as white
11% Richard15% draw74% Ameet
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard A Bates | Ameet K Ghasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2502 |
| Peak rating | 2397 · Oct 2017 | 2515 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 38 | 39 |
| World rank now | #4,616 | #568 |
| World rank peak | #2,209 | #498 |
| Federation rank now | #73 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 646 | 440 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 51% | 67% |
| % black wins | 44% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2267 | 2446 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 93 |
Best Win
Richard A Bates
Ameet K Ghasi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richard A Bates
Ameet K Ghasi