Roman Novikov vs Adel Zhafyarov
Roman Novikov (24, RUS) and Adel Zhafyarov (24, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2238 and 2085, the Elo model gives Novikov a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2238 vs 2085 (Δ +153)
With Roman Novikov as white
67% Roman16% draw17% Adel
With Adel Zhafyarov as white
57% Roman19% draw24% Adel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Novikov | Adel Zhafyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2238 | 2085 |
| Peak rating | 2240 · Jun 2023 | 2252 · Jan 2021 |
| Peak age | 21 | 19 |
| World rank now | #6,192 | #15,685 |
| World rank peak | #6,113 | #6,628 |
| Federation rank now | #273 | #608 |
| Games (career, STD) | 434 | 464 |
| Months active | 166 | 156 |
| % white wins | 55% | 58% |
| % black wins | 51% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 45 |
Best Win
Roman Novikov
Adel Zhafyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Novikov
Adel Zhafyarov