Mikhail G Novikov vs Yaroslav Elkin
Mikhail G Novikov (80, RUS) and Yaroslav Elkin (77, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 62 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1924 and 1932, the Elo model gives Elkin a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1924 vs 1932 (Δ -8)
With Mikhail G Novikov as white
43% Mikhail22% draw35% Yaroslav
With Yaroslav Elkin as white
33% Mikhail21% draw46% Yaroslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail G Novikov | Yaroslav Elkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1924 | 1932 |
| Peak rating | 2112 · Oct 2014 | 2030 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 68 | 67 |
| World rank now | #41,522 | #47,636 |
| World rank peak | #17,816 | #27,832 |
| Federation rank now | #1,797 | #2,574 |
| Games (career, STD) | 181 | 52 |
| Months active | 142 | 126 |
| % white wins | 46% | 45% |
| % black wins | 42% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail G Novikov
Yaroslav Elkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
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
Yaroslav Elkin