Mikhail Arbuzov vs Sergey D Novikov
Mikhail Arbuzov (24, RUS) and Sergey D Novikov (24, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Arbuzov leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2152 and 2170, the Elo model gives Novikov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2152 vs 2170 (Δ -18)
With Mikhail Arbuzov as white
40% Mikhail25% draw35% Sergey
With Sergey D Novikov as white
31% Mikhail23% draw46% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Arbuzov | Sergey D Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2152 | 2170 |
| Peak rating | 2227 · Sep 2019 | 2180 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 17 | 15 |
| World rank now | #10,593 | #11,092 |
| World rank peak | #7,882 | #10,696 |
| Federation rank now | #432 | #704 |
| Games (career, STD) | 435 | 255 |
| Months active | 156 | 143 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 53% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Arbuzov
Sergey D Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Arbuzov
Sergey D Novikov