Aya Mahmoud vs Marharyta Novikova
Aya Mahmoud (29, JOR) and Marharyta Novikova (43, WCM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Novikova leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1777 and 2029, the Elo model gives Novikova a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1777 vs 2029 (Δ -252)
With Aya Mahmoud as white
16% Aya13% draw71% Marharyta
With Marharyta Novikova as white
10% Aya11% draw78% Marharyta
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aya Mahmoud | Marharyta Novikova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1777 | 2029 |
| Peak rating | 1777 · Mar 2024 | 2094 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 27 | 20 |
| World rank now | #79,789 | #23,321 |
| World rank peak | #70,960 | #22,387 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #2,720 |
| Games (career, STD) | 160 | 287 |
| Months active | 171 | 212 |
| % white wins | 30% | 47% |
| % black wins | 31% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2004 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 71 |
Best Win
Aya Mahmoud
Marharyta Novikova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aya Mahmoud
Marharyta Novikova