Nikolay Noritsyn vs Michael Song
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Michael Song (27, IM, CAN) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Noritsyn leads with 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Hart House Reading Week Open Crown saw Noritsyn prevail. With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2390, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2390 (Δ +63)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
52% Nikolay23% draw25% Michael
With Michael Song as white
40% Nikolay27% draw32% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Michael Song | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453 | 2390 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2437 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 18 |
| World rank now | #980 | #1,845 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #1,451 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 575 |
| Months active | 210 | 176 |
| % white wins | 67% | 48% |
| % black wins | 58% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2291 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 15 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Michael Song
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Michael Song