Vladimir Konovalov vs Mikhail G Novikov
Vladimir Konovalov (57, RUS) and Mikhail G Novikov (80, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 17 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 65 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2097 and 1924, the Elo model gives Konovalov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2097 vs 1924 (Δ +173)
With Vladimir Konovalov as white
70% Vladimir14% draw16% Mikhail
With Mikhail G Novikov as white
60% Vladimir17% draw23% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Konovalov | Mikhail G Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2097 | 1924 |
| Peak rating | 2122 · Jan 2017 | 2112 · Oct 2014 |
| Peak age | 48 | 68 |
| World rank now | #16,122 | #41,522 |
| World rank peak | #15,312 | #17,816 |
| Federation rank now | #888 | #1,797 |
| Games (career, STD) | 143 | 181 |
| Months active | 201 | 142 |
| % white wins | 48% | 46% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Konovalov
Mikhail G Novikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Konovalov
Mikhail G Novikov