Aleksandr V. Elfert vs Sergey M. Novikov
Aleksandr V. Elfert (81, IM, RUS) and Sergey M. Novikov (75, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Elfert leads with 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Moscow August 2016. Sokolniki B saw Elfert prevail. With current classical ratings of 1837 and 1848, the Elo model gives Novikov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1837 vs 1848 (Δ -11)
With Aleksandr V. Elfert as white
43% Aleksandr21% draw36% Sergey
With Sergey M. Novikov as white
33% Aleksandr20% draw47% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr V. Elfert | Sergey M. Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1837 | 1848 |
| Peak rating | 2369 · Jul 2002 | 1997 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 57 | 61 |
| World rank now | #72,571 | #70,389 |
| World rank peak | #2,720 | #33,479 |
| Federation rank now | #3,964 | #3,512 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,302 | 904 |
| Months active | 217 | 172 |
| % white wins | 37% | 33% |
| % black wins | 33% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr V. Elfert
Sergey M. Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr V. Elfert
Sergey M. Novikov