Nikolai Yakushev vs Vladimir Novichkov
Nikolai Yakushev (74, RUS) and Vladimir Novichkov (72, RUS) have met 39 times in classical OTB. Novichkov leads with 10 wins to 7, with 22 draws — a 56% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rapid Novosibirsk - 130 - Seniors 2023 saw Novichkov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1966 and 1930, the Elo model gives Yakushev a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1966 vs 1930 (Δ +36)
With Nikolai Yakushev as white
50% Nikolai20% draw30% Vladimir
With Vladimir Novichkov as white
38% Nikolai24% draw38% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Yakushev | Vladimir Novichkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1966 | 1930 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jan 2011 | 2232 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 59 | 51 |
| World rank now | #30,465 | #40,978 |
| World rank peak | #7,563 | #9,378 |
| Federation rank now | #1,070 | #1,110 |
| Games (career, STD) | 855 | 915 |
| Months active | 220 | 207 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1748 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 60 |
Best Win
Nikolai Yakushev
Vladimir Novichkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Yakushev
Vladimir Novichkov