Alexandr Baigushev vs Sergey M. Novikov
Alexandr Baigushev (93, RUS) and Sergey M. Novikov (75, RUS) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Novikov leads with 11 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Moscow. July 2018 - A saw Novikov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1587 and 1848, the Elo model gives Novikov a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1587 vs 1848 (Δ -261)
With Alexandr Baigushev as white
15% Alexandr12% draw73% Sergey
With Sergey M. Novikov as white
10% Alexandr10% draw80% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandr Baigushev | Sergey M. Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1587 | 1848 |
| Peak rating | 2087 · Jul 2001 | 1997 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 68 | 61 |
| World rank now | #113,061 | #70,389 |
| World rank peak | #24,352 | #33,479 |
| Federation rank now | #5,214 | #3,512 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,169 | 904 |
| Months active | 217 | 172 |
| % white wins | 29% | 33% |
| % black wins | 24% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexandr Baigushev
Sergey M. Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandr Baigushev
Sergey M. Novikov