Tamara Dolgova vs Nikolay Novikov
Tamara Dolgova (80, RUS) and Nikolay Novikov (89, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Dolgova leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1797 and 1598, the Elo model gives Dolgova a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1797 vs 1598 (Δ +199)
With Tamara Dolgova as white
74% Tamara11% draw15% Nikolay
With Nikolay Novikov as white
65% Tamara14% draw21% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tamara Dolgova | Nikolay Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1797 | 1598 |
| Peak rating | 1983 · May 2010 | 1598 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 64 | 87 |
| World rank now | #79,819 | #105,088 |
| World rank peak | #33,703 | #82,776 |
| Federation rank now | #3,982 | #4,576 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 134 |
| Months active | 189 | 162 |
| % white wins | 42% | 18% |
| % black wins | 27% | 10% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Tamara Dolgova
Nikolay Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tamara Dolgova
Nikolay Novikov