Alexandr Gorokhov vs Sergey D Novikov
Alexandr Gorokhov (50, RUS) and Sergey D Novikov (24, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 25 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2232 and 2170, the Elo model gives Gorokhov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2232 vs 2170 (Δ +62)
With Alexandr Gorokhov as white
53% Alexandr21% draw26% Sergey
With Sergey D Novikov as white
41% Alexandr25% draw34% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandr Gorokhov | Sergey D Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2232 | 2170 |
| Peak rating | 2232 · Sep 2012 | 2180 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 36 | 15 |
| World rank now | #8,312 | #11,092 |
| World rank peak | #7,802 | #10,696 |
| Federation rank now | #840 | #704 |
| Games (career, STD) | 9 | 255 |
| Months active | 206 | 143 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexandr Gorokhov
Sergey D Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandr Gorokhov
Sergey D Novikov