Richard A Bates vs Richard G Pert
Richard A Bates (47, IM, ENG) and Richard G Pert (45, IM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Bates leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2410, the Elo model gives Pert a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2410 (Δ -127)
With Richard A Bates as white
26% Richard23% draw52% Richard
With Richard G Pert as white
19% Richard19% draw62% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard A Bates | Richard G Pert | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2410 |
| Peak rating | 2397 · Oct 2017 | 2468 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 38 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,616 | #1,497 |
| World rank peak | #2,209 | #1,029 |
| Federation rank now | #73 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 646 | 433 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2267 | 2390 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 42 |
Best Win
Richard A Bates
Richard G Pert
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
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
Richard G Pert