Gennady Nikitin vs Vladimir Novichkov
Gennady Nikitin (88, RUS) and Vladimir Novichkov (72, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Novichkov leads with 8 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at (Novosibirsk Veterans Rapid Chess Team Tournament "Trough Sport - towards Active Longevity - 2024" saw Novichkov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1896 and 1930, the Elo model gives Novichkov a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1896 vs 1930 (Δ -34)
With Gennady Nikitin as white
39% Gennady23% draw38% Vladimir
With Vladimir Novichkov as white
30% Gennady19% draw50% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gennady Nikitin | Vladimir Novichkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1896 | 1930 |
| Peak rating | 2184 · Apr 2005 | 2232 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 67 | 51 |
| World rank now | #50,154 | #40,978 |
| World rank peak | #15,265 | #9,378 |
| Federation rank now | #1,249 | #1,110 |
| Games (career, STD) | 512 | 915 |
| Months active | 218 | 207 |
| % white wins | 47% | 56% |
| % black wins | 42% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1748 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 60 |
Best Win
Gennady Nikitin
Vladimir Novichkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gennady Nikitin
Vladimir Novichkov