Vadim Afanasiev vs Semen Novozhilov
Vadim Afanasiev (48, FM, RUS) and Semen Novozhilov (16, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 15 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 124 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2473, the Elo model gives Novozhilov a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2473 (Δ -215)
With Vadim Afanasiev as white
17% Vadim18% draw65% Semen
With Semen Novozhilov as white
12% Vadim15% draw73% Semen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Afanasiev | Semen Novozhilov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2473 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Sep 2013 | 2473 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 35 | 16 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #802 |
| World rank peak | #4,570 | #802 |
| Federation rank now | #231 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 537 |
| Months active | 216 | 104 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 54% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | 2494 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 430 | 214 |
Best Win
Vadim Afanasiev
Semen Novozhilov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Afanasiev
Semen Novozhilov