Serguei Gontcharov vs Mark Flanagan
Serguei Gontcharov (60, CM, BER) and Mark Flanagan (45, CM, BER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Gontcharov leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1897 and 1934, the Elo model gives Flanagan a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1897 vs 1934 (Δ -37)
With Serguei Gontcharov as white
38% Serguei23% draw39% Mark
With Mark Flanagan as white
30% Serguei19% draw51% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Serguei Gontcharov | Mark Flanagan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1897 | 1934 |
| Peak rating | 1927 · Jun 2024 | 1935 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 58 | 43 |
| World rank now | #48,899 | #40,124 |
| World rank peak | #39,180 | #39,669 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 169 | 56 |
| Months active | 119 | 119 |
| % white wins | 62% | 70% |
| % black wins | 55% | 69% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1727 | 1355 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 7 |
Best Win
Serguei Gontcharov
Mark Flanagan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Serguei Gontcharov
Mark Flanagan