Nikolay Noritsyn vs Anthony Atanasov
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Anthony Atanasov (18, IM, CAN) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Noritsyn leads the classical series 5–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2470, the Elo model gives Atanasov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2470 (Δ -17)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
38% Nikolay28% draw33% Anthony
With Anthony Atanasov as white
30% Nikolay26% draw44% Anthony
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Anthony Atanasov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+1 | 2470+6 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2470 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 18 |
| World rank now | #980 | #834 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #834 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 813 |
| Months active | 209 | 126 |
| % white wins | 67% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2468 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 130 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Anthony Atanasov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Anthony Atanasov