Roman Novikov vs Timur Zakiev
Roman Novikov (24, RUS) and Timur Zakiev (23, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Novikov leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2238 and 1965, the Elo model gives Novikov a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2238 vs 1965 (Δ +273)
With Roman Novikov as white
80% Roman12% draw9% Timur
With Timur Zakiev as white
73% Roman14% draw13% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Novikov | Timur Zakiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2238 | 1965 |
| Peak rating | 2240 · Jun 2023 | 1969 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 21 | 16 |
| World rank now | #6,192 | #32,967 |
| World rank peak | #6,113 | #31,007 |
| Federation rank now | #273 | #1,558 |
| Games (career, STD) | 434 | 193 |
| Months active | 167 | 139 |
| % white wins | 55% | 55% |
| % black wins | 51% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 33 |
Best Win
Roman Novikov
Timur Zakiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Novikov
Timur Zakiev