Mikhail G Novikov vs Valery Orlov
Mikhail G Novikov (80, RUS) and Valery Orlov (71, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Novikov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1924 and 1616, the Elo model gives Novikov a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1924 vs 1616 (Δ +308)
With Mikhail G Novikov as white
83% Mikhail9% draw8% Valery
With Valery Orlov as white
77% Mikhail11% draw12% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail G Novikov | Valery Orlov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1924 | 1616 |
| Peak rating | 2112 · Oct 2014 | 2071 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 68 | 61 |
| World rank now | #41,522 | #139,047 |
| World rank peak | #17,816 | #22,399 |
| Federation rank now | #1,797 | #3,466 |
| Games (career, STD) | 181 | 217 |
| Months active | 142 | 136 |
| % white wins | 46% | 33% |
| % black wins | 42% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail G Novikov
Valery Orlov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail G Novikov
Valery Orlov