Gregory Kaidanov vs Igor Novikov
Gregory Kaidanov (67, GM, USA) and Igor Novikov (64, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2477, the Elo model gives Kaidanov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2477 (Δ +14)
With Gregory Kaidanov as white
44% Gregory27% draw30% Igor
With Igor Novikov as white
33% Gregory28% draw39% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gregory Kaidanov | Igor Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491 | 2477 |
| Peak rating | 2646 · Oct 2002 | 2610 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 43 | 42 |
| World rank now | #655 | #764 |
| World rank peak | #43 | #93 |
| Federation rank now | #44 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 545 | 141 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 37% |
| % black wins | 37% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2425 | 2358 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 31 |
Best Win
Gregory Kaidanov
Igor Novikov
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).
Gregory Kaidanov
Igor Novikov