Gilgamesh's B-rank strength seems a little dubious to me. I don't doubt for a second that in a one-on-one sword fight between Gil and EMIYA, the latter would win. Though, one could argue that strength isn't really related to skill with a sword, I suppose.
Heck, even Shirou managed to win against Gil... and I HIGHLY doubt Shirou has anywhere near B-rank strength. Even if I entertain the argument that Shirou simply summoned his swords too fast while in UBW, I don't see how he possesses the skills/strength to be able to outfight a servant in combat (even against the weakest servants like Assassin).
However, IIRC, there was one part in the Fate route where Saber comments that Gil actually had decent skills as a swordsman. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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