Roman Sapozhnikov vs Nikolay Noritsyn
Roman Sapozhnikov (32, FM, CAN) and Nikolay Noritsyn (35, IM, CAN) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Noritsyn leads with 9 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2013 Guelph Spring ProAm saw Noritsyn prevail. With current classical ratings of 2183 and 2453, 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: 2183 vs 2453 (Δ -270)
With Roman Sapozhnikov as white
13% Roman16% draw72% Nikolay
With Nikolay Noritsyn as white
8% Roman13% draw79% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Sapozhnikov | Nikolay Noritsyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2183 | 2453 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Mar 2012 | 2521 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 18 | 28 |
| World rank now | #9,572 | #980 |
| World rank peak | #2,652 | #627 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 834 |
| Months active | 193 | 210 |
| % white wins | 54% | 67% |
| % black wins | 46% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2382 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 58 |
Best Win
Roman Sapozhnikov
Nikolay Noritsyn
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Sapozhnikov
Nikolay Noritsyn