Maxim Novik vs Alexander Olkhovskiy
Maxim Novik (56, GM, LTU) and Alexander Olkhovskiy (58, ISR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 67 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2375 and 2145, the Elo model gives Novik a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2375 vs 2145 (Δ +230)
With Maxim Novik as white
75% Maxim14% draw11% Alexander
With Alexander Olkhovskiy as white
67% Maxim17% draw16% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Novik | Alexander Olkhovskiy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2375 | 2145 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jan 2003 | 2145 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 33 | 49 |
| World rank now | #2,131 | #14,040 |
| World rank peak | #391 | #14,040 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #248 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 34 |
| Months active | 218 | 143 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 54% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 180 | 0 |
Best Win
Maxim Novik
Alexander Olkhovskiy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Novik
Alexander Olkhovskiy