Anatolij Samatov vs Sergey M. Novikov
Anatolij Samatov (88, RUS) and Sergey M. Novikov (75, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Samatov leads with 7 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Moscow. September 2016 - A saw Samatov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1933 and 1848, the Elo model gives Samatov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 1848 (Δ +85)
With Anatolij Samatov as white
58% Anatolij17% draw25% Sergey
With Sergey M. Novikov as white
47% Anatolij20% draw33% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatolij Samatov | Sergey M. Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 1848 |
| Peak rating | 2183 · Jul 2001 | 1997 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 63 | 61 |
| World rank now | #38,209 | #70,389 |
| World rank peak | #14,269 | #33,479 |
| Federation rank now | #1,652 | #3,512 |
| Games (career, STD) | 856 | 904 |
| Months active | 215 | 172 |
| % white wins | 48% | 33% |
| % black wins | 37% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Anatolij Samatov
Sergey M. Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatolij Samatov
Sergey M. Novikov