Joel Benjamin vs Igor Novikov
Joel Benjamin (62, GM, USA) and Igor Novikov (64, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Benjamin leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2471 and 2477, the Elo model gives Novikov a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2471 vs 2477 (Δ -6)
With Joel Benjamin as white
40% Joel28% draw32% Igor
With Igor Novikov as white
31% Joel27% draw42% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joel Benjamin | Igor Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2471 | 2477 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · Oct 2002 | 2610 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 38 | 42 |
| World rank now | #824 | #764 |
| World rank peak | #82 | #93 |
| Federation rank now | #56 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 141 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 37% |
| % black wins | 41% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2400 | 2358 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 31 |
Best Win
Joel Benjamin
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).
Joel Benjamin
Igor Novikov