Nikolay Noritsyn vs Yuanchen Zhang
Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) and Yuanchen Zhang (25, IM, CAN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Noritsyn leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2253, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2253 (Δ +200)
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
72% Nikolay16% draw13% Yuanchen
With Yuanchen Zhang as white
63% Nikolay19% draw18% Yuanchen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Noritsyn | Yuanchen Zhang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Dec 2019 | 2370 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 28 | 21 |
| World rank now | #980 | #5,560 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #2,479 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #43 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 823 |
| Months active | 210 | 175 |
| % white wins | 67% | 39% |
| % black wins | 58% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Noritsyn
Yuanchen Zhang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Noritsyn
Yuanchen Zhang