Richard A Bates vs Richard G Pert
IM Richard A Bates (2291) · IM Richard G Pert (2410)
Richard A Bates and Richard G Pert have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Bates leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bates | Draws | Pert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pert with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bates | Draws | Pert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bates | Draws | Pert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Richard G Pert | Richard A Bates | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4NCL 2025-26 |
| Feb 2023 | Richard A Bates | Richard G Pert | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 4NCL 2022-23 |
| Feb 2022 | Richard G Pert | Richard A Bates | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online |
| Apr 2017 | Richard G Pert | Richard A Bates | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 61st Southend Easter Open |
| Aug 2011 | Richard A Bates | Richard G Pert | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 98th ch-GBR |
| Jan 2011 | Richard A Bates | Richard G Pert | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 86th Hastings Masters Open |
| Jul 2000 | Richard G Pert | Richard A Bates | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 10th Smith & Williamson YM |
| Jul 1999 | Richard A Bates | Richard G Pert | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Smith & Williamson YM 9th |
| Jan 1998 | Richard A Bates | Richard G Pert | 1-0 | Sicilian | 8th Smith & Williamson YM |
| Jan 1997 | Richard G Pert | Richard A Bates | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | London2 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Richard A Bates and Richard G Pert?
In 10 recorded games, Richard A Bates has 4 wins, Richard G Pert has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Richard A Bates and Richard G Pert played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Richard A Bates and Richard G Pert play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.