Artem Sadovsky vs Maxim Novikov
Artem Sadovsky (30, IM, FID) and Maxim Novikov (54, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Novikov leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2302 and 2423, the Elo model gives Novikov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2302 vs 2423 (Δ -121)
With Artem Sadovsky as white
26% Artem23% draw51% Maxim
With Maxim Novikov as white
19% Artem19% draw61% Maxim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Artem Sadovsky | Maxim Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2302+4 | 2423 |
| Peak rating | 2429 · Nov 2016 | 2546 · Jul 2006 |
| Peak age | 20 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,025 | #1,353 |
| World rank peak | #1,576 | #331 |
| Federation rank now | #88 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 904 | 463 |
| Months active | 193 | 218 |
| % white wins | 64% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2301 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 29 |
Best Win
Artem Sadovsky
Maxim Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Artem Sadovsky
Maxim Novikov