Ruslan Gabitov vs Roman Novikov
Ruslan Gabitov (31, RUS) and Roman Novikov (24, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 29 rapid/blitz games. Gabitov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2144 and 2238, the Elo model gives Novikov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2144 vs 2238 (Δ -94)
With Ruslan Gabitov as white
30% Ruslan23% draw47% Roman
With Roman Novikov as white
23% Ruslan19% draw58% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Gabitov | Roman Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2144 | 2238 |
| Peak rating | 2172 · Aug 2019 | 2240 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #11,304 | #6,192 |
| World rank peak | #11,304 | #6,113 |
| Federation rank now | #494 | #273 |
| Games (career, STD) | 311 | 434 |
| Months active | 188 | 166 |
| % white wins | 60% | 55% |
| % black wins | 55% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 206 | 0 |
Best Win
Ruslan Gabitov
Roman Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Gabitov
Roman Novikov