Viktor Mozgalov vs Eduard Novik
Viktor Mozgalov (83, RUS) and Eduard Novik (89, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Mozgalov leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1893 and 1715, the Elo model gives Mozgalov a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1893 vs 1715 (Δ +178)
With Viktor Mozgalov as white
71% Viktor13% draw16% Eduard
With Eduard Novik as white
62% Viktor15% draw23% Eduard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Mozgalov | Eduard Novik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1893 | 1715 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Nov 2011 | 1715 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 68 | 87 |
| World rank now | #49,855 | #87,471 |
| World rank peak | #33,649 | #72,509 |
| Federation rank now | #2,237 | #3,657 |
| Games (career, STD) | 340 | 194 |
| Months active | 193 | 150 |
| % white wins | 47% | 25% |
| % black wins | 39% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Mozgalov
Eduard Novik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Mozgalov
Eduard Novik