Nikolay Noritsyn vs Jason Liang
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Jason Liang (19, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Liang leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2440, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2440 (Δ +13)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
44% Nikolay26% draw30% Jason
With Jason Liang as white
33% Nikolay28% draw39% Jason
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Jason Liang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+1 | 2440 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2530 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 28 | 16 |
| World rank now | #980 | #1,131 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #470 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 926 |
| Months active | 209 | 110 |
| % white wins | 67% | 49% |
| % black wins | 58% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2468 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 64 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Jason Liang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Jason Liang