Sami Lill vs Serguei Gontcharov
Sami Lill (50, CM, BER) and Serguei Gontcharov (60, CM, BER) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Gontcharov leads with 7 wins to 2, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bermuda Blitz 2024 saw Lill prevail. With current classical ratings of 1887 and 1897, the Elo model gives Gontcharov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1887 vs 1897 (Δ -10)
With Sami Lill as white
43% Sami22% draw36% Serguei
With Serguei Gontcharov as white
33% Sami20% draw46% Serguei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sami Lill | Serguei Gontcharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1887 | 1897 |
| Peak rating | 1902 · Mar 2024 | 1927 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 48 | 58 |
| World rank now | #51,373 | #48,899 |
| World rank peak | #40,362 | #39,180 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 169 |
| Months active | 199 | 119 |
| % white wins | 70% | 62% |
| % black wins | 63% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1786 | 1727 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 11 |
Best Win
Sami Lill
Serguei Gontcharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sami Lill
Serguei Gontcharov