Anatoliy Groisman vs Sergey M. Novikov
Anatoliy Groisman (77, RUS) and Sergey M. Novikov (75, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Groisman leads with 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Moscow 2019 Seniors saw Groisman prevail. With current classical ratings of 1971 and 1848, the Elo model gives Groisman a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1971 vs 1848 (Δ +123)
With Anatoliy Groisman as white
64% Anatoliy16% draw21% Sergey
With Sergey M. Novikov as white
53% Anatoliy19% draw28% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatoliy Groisman | Sergey M. Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1971 | 1848 |
| Peak rating | 2039 · May 2012 | 1997 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 63 | 61 |
| World rank now | #28,744 | #70,389 |
| World rank peak | #26,095 | #33,479 |
| Federation rank now | #1,199 | #3,512 |
| Games (career, STD) | 671 | 904 |
| Months active | 169 | 172 |
| % white wins | 49% | 33% |
| % black wins | 46% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Anatoliy Groisman
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).
Anatoliy Groisman
Sergey M. Novikov