Sergey Noritsyn vs William Li
Sergey Noritsyn (23, FM, CAN) and William Li (24, CM, CAN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Noritsyn leads the classical series 7–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2250 and 2086, the Elo model gives Noritsyn a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2250 vs 2086 (Δ +164)
With Sergey Noritsyn as white
68% Sergey16% draw16% William
With William Li as white
58% Sergey19% draw23% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Noritsyn | William Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2250 | 2086 |
| Peak rating | 2299 · Apr 2025 | 2200 · Jul 2020 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #5,816 | #16,704 |
| World rank peak | #4,041 | #8,375 |
| Federation rank now | #40 | #110 |
| Games (career, STD) | 428 | 454 |
| Months active | 166 | 128 |
| % white wins | 52% | 47% |
| % black wins | 47% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1889 | 2030 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 10 |
Best Win
Sergey Noritsyn
William Li
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Noritsyn
William Li