Maxim Novik vs Denis Pershin
Maxim Novik (56, GM, LTU) and Denis Pershin (29, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 84 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2375 and 2358, the Elo model gives Novik a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2375 vs 2358 (Δ +17)
With Maxim Novik as white
45% Maxim25% draw30% Denis
With Denis Pershin as white
34% Maxim27% draw39% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Novik | Denis Pershin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2375 | 2358 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jan 2003 | 2414 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 33 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,131 | #2,616 |
| World rank peak | #391 | #1,899 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 661 |
| Months active | 217 | 182 |
| % white wins | 59% | 55% |
| % black wins | 54% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 53 |
Best Win
Maxim Novik
Denis Pershin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Novik
Denis Pershin