Raja Panjwani vs Nikolay Noritsyn
Raja Panjwani (36, IM, CAN) and Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Panjwani leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2389 and 2453, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2389 vs 2453 (Δ -64)
With Raja Panjwani as white
32% Raja27% draw41% Nikolay
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
25% Raja23% draw52% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Raja Panjwani | Nikolay Noritsyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2389+6 | 2453+1 |
| Peak rating | 2485 · Sep 2022 | 2521 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 32 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,864 | #980 |
| World rank peak | #796 | #627 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 957 | 834 |
| Months active | 210 | 209 |
| % white wins | 49% | 67% |
| % black wins | 41% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2359 | 2382 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 58 |
Best Win
Raja Panjwani
Nikolay Noritsyn
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Raja Panjwani
Nikolay Noritsyn