Vladimir Novichkov vs Viktor Romanov
Vladimir Novichkov (72, RUS) and Viktor Romanov (82, RUS) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Novichkov leads with 15 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at Krasnoobsk Autumn open-2019 saw Novichkov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1867, the Elo model gives Novichkov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1867 (Δ +63)
With Vladimir Novichkov as white
55% Vladimir18% draw27% Viktor
With Viktor Romanov as white
43% Vladimir21% draw35% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Novichkov | Viktor Romanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930 | 1867 |
| Peak rating | 2232 · Jul 2005 | 2081 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 51 | 63 |
| World rank now | #41,007 | #56,181 |
| World rank peak | #9,378 | #29,596 |
| Federation rank now | #1,118 | #2,478 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 931 |
| Months active | 207 | 206 |
| % white wins | 56% | 40% |
| % black wins | 52% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1748 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 60 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Novichkov
Viktor Romanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Novichkov
Viktor Romanov