Maxim Novik vs Alexander Sotsky
Maxim Novik (56, GM, LTU) and Alexander Sotsky (59, IM, ISR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 31 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 102 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2375 and 2317, the Elo model gives Novik a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2375 vs 2317 (Δ +58)
With Maxim Novik as white
52% Maxim22% draw26% Alexander
With Alexander Sotsky as white
40% Maxim27% draw33% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Novik | Alexander Sotsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2375 | 2317 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jan 2003 | 2412 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 33 | 45 |
| World rank now | #2,131 | #3,565 |
| World rank peak | #391 | #1,688 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #94 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 117 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 59% | 62% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | 2014 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 46 |
Best Win
Maxim Novik
Alexander Sotsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
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 Sotsky