Nikolay Noritsyn vs Koosha Jaferian
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Koosha Jaferian (28, FM, CAN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Noritsyn leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2237, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2237 (Δ +216)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
73% Nikolay15% draw12% Koosha
With Koosha Jaferian as white
65% Nikolay18% draw17% Koosha
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Koosha Jaferian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+1 | 2237+6 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2293 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #980 | #6,381 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #4,244 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 652 |
| Months active | 209 | 190 |
| % white wins | 67% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2007 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 91 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Koosha Jaferian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Koosha Jaferian