Larry Christiansen vs Igor Novikov
Larry Christiansen (70, GM, USA) and Igor Novikov (64, GM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Christiansen leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2563 and 2477, the Elo model gives Christiansen a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2563 vs 2477 (Δ +86)
With Larry Christiansen as white
56% Larry22% draw22% Igor
With Igor Novikov as white
44% Larry26% draw30% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Larry Christiansen | Igor Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2563 | 2477 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Oct 2008 | 2610 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 52 | 42 |
| World rank now | #257 | #764 |
| World rank peak | #151 | #93 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 133 | 141 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 37% |
| % black wins | 52% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2495 | 2358 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 31 |
Best Win
Larry Christiansen
Igor Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Larry Christiansen
Igor Novikov