Aidar Sadykov vs Roman Novikov
Aidar Sadykov (39, RUS) and Roman Novikov (24, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 25 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 72 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2237 and 2238, the Elo model gives Novikov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2237 vs 2238 (Δ -1)
With Aidar Sadykov as white
42% Aidar25% draw33% Roman
With Roman Novikov as white
32% Aidar25% draw43% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aidar Sadykov | Roman Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2237 | 2238 |
| Peak rating | 2286 · Apr 2003 | 2240 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 16 | 21 |
| World rank now | #8,373 | #6,192 |
| World rank peak | #6,454 | #6,113 |
| Federation rank now | #904 | #273 |
| Games (career, STD) | 29 | 434 |
| Months active | 208 | 166 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 56% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 0 |
Best Win
Aidar Sadykov
Roman Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aidar Sadykov
Roman Novikov