Nikolay Noritsyn vs Arthur Calugar
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Arthur Calugar (32, IM, CAN) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Noritsyn leads with 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Toronto Open Crown saw Calugar prevail. With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2291, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2291 (Δ +162)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
67% Nikolay18% draw16% Arthur
With Arthur Calugar as white
57% Nikolay21% draw22% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Arthur Calugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453 | 2291 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2334 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 28 | 19 |
| World rank now | #980 | #4,259 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #3,760 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 507 |
| Months active | 210 | 194 |
| % white wins | 67% | 51% |
| % black wins | 58% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Arthur Calugar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Arthur Calugar