Maxim Novik vs Michail Rusanov
Maxim Novik (56, GM, LTU) and Michail Rusanov (50, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 23 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 63 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2375 and 2440, the Elo model gives Rusanov a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2375 vs 2440 (Δ -65)
With Maxim Novik as white
32% Maxim27% draw41% Michail
With Michail Rusanov as white
25% Maxim23% draw53% Michail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Novik | Michail Rusanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2375 | 2440 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jan 2003 | 2441 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 33 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,131 | #1,450 |
| World rank peak | #391 | #1,254 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #177 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 19 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 41 |
Best Win
Maxim Novik
Michail Rusanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Novik
Michail Rusanov