Yuriy Kuznetsov vs Eduard Novik
Yuriy Kuznetsov (86, RUS) and Eduard Novik (89, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kuznetsov leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1693 and 1715, the Elo model gives Novik a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1693 vs 1715 (Δ -22)
With Yuriy Kuznetsov as white
42% Yuriy20% draw38% Eduard
With Eduard Novik as white
33% Yuriy18% draw49% Eduard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuriy Kuznetsov | Eduard Novik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1693 | 1715 |
| Peak rating | 1834 · Jan 2016 | 1715 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 76 | 87 |
| World rank now | #103,176 | #87,471 |
| World rank peak | #48,913 | #72,509 |
| Federation rank now | #2,877 | #3,657 |
| Games (career, STD) | 510 | 194 |
| Months active | 186 | 150 |
| % white wins | 37% | 25% |
| % black wins | 33% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 0 |
Best Win
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Eduard Novik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Eduard Novik