Nikita Dm. Sokolov vs Kirill Novikov
Nikita Dm. Sokolov (24, RUS) and Kirill Novikov (24, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1972 and 1972, the Elo model gives Sokolov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1972 vs 1972 (Δ +0)
With Nikita Dm. Sokolov as white
44% Nikita22% draw34% Kirill
With Kirill Novikov as white
34% Nikita22% draw44% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Dm. Sokolov | Kirill Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1972 | 1972 |
| Peak rating | 2126 · Feb 2016 | 2052 · Dec 2018 |
| Peak age | 14 | 16 |
| World rank now | #28,939 | #29,158 |
| World rank peak | #16,134 | #23,607 |
| Federation rank now | #1,026 | #1,030 |
| Games (career, STD) | 359 | 226 |
| Months active | 171 | 139 |
| % white wins | 52% | 45% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikita Dm. Sokolov
Kirill Novikov
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).
Nikita Dm. Sokolov
Kirill Novikov