Yasser Bitar vs Gassan Bello
Yasser Bitar (57, SYR) and Gassan Bello (62, SYR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Bitar leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2122 and 1987, the Elo model gives Bitar a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2122 vs 1987 (Δ +135)
With Yasser Bitar as white
65% Yasser16% draw19% Gassan
With Gassan Bello as white
54% Yasser19% draw26% Gassan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yasser Bitar | Gassan Bello | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2122 | 1987 |
| Peak rating | 2221 · Oct 2008 | 2118 · Jun 2014 |
| Peak age | 39 | 50 |
| World rank now | #15,519 | #26,405 |
| World rank peak | #9,372 | #17,179 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 187 | 207 |
| Months active | 214 | 214 |
| % white wins | 56% | 38% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Yasser Bitar
Gassan Bello
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yasser Bitar
Gassan Bello