Maxim Novikov vs Alexander Smirnov
Maxim Novikov (54, GM, RUS) and Alexander Smirnov (41, IM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2423 and 2296, the Elo model gives Novikov a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2423 vs 2296 (Δ +127)
With Maxim Novikov as white
62% Maxim19% draw19% Alexander
With Alexander Smirnov as white
52% Maxim23% draw26% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Novikov | Alexander Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2423 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2546 · Jul 2006 | 2423 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,353 | #4,142 |
| World rank peak | #331 | #1,732 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #168 |
| Games (career, STD) | 463 | 431 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 66% |
| % black wins | 49% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Maxim Novikov
Alexander Smirnov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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 Smirnov