Maxim Novikov vs Alexander Kurilin
Maxim Novikov (54, GM, RUS) and Alexander Kurilin (67, UKR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Novikov leads with 8 wins to 0, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rilsk_GM tournament drew. With current classical ratings of 2423 and 2191, the Elo model gives Novikov a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2423 vs 2191 (Δ +232)
With Maxim Novikov as white
75% Maxim14% draw11% Alexander
With Alexander Kurilin as white
67% Maxim17% draw16% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Novikov | Alexander Kurilin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2423 | 2191 |
| Peak rating | 2546 · Jul 2006 | 2337 · Apr 2001 |
| Peak age | 34 | 42 |
| World rank now | #1,353 | #10,217 |
| World rank peak | #331 | #3,769 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #252 |
| Games (career, STD) | 463 | 365 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 56% | 19% |
| % black wins | 49% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Maxim Novikov
Alexander Kurilin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Novikov
Alexander Kurilin