Alexander Shabalov vs Igor Novikov
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Igor Novikov (64, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Shabalov leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2477, the Elo model gives Novikov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2477 (Δ -56)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
33% Alexander28% draw39% Igor
With Igor Novikov as white
25% Alexander24% draw51% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Igor Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421-12 | 2477 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2610 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 40 | 42 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #764 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #93 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 141 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 37% |
| % black wins | 50% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2358 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 31 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Igor Novikov
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).
Alexander Shabalov
Igor Novikov