Yury Stepurko vs Sergey M. Novikov
Yury Stepurko (84, RUS) and Sergey M. Novikov (75, RUS) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Stepurko leads with 7 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Moscow. July 2018 - A saw Stepurko prevail. With current classical ratings of 1997 and 1848, the Elo model gives Stepurko a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1997 vs 1848 (Δ +149)
With Yury Stepurko as white
67% Yury15% draw18% Sergey
With Sergey M. Novikov as white
57% Yury18% draw25% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yury Stepurko | Sergey M. Novikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1997 | 1848 |
| Peak rating | 2317 · Jan 2011 | 1997 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 69 | 61 |
| World rank now | #29,720 | #70,389 |
| World rank peak | #4,380 | #33,479 |
| Federation rank now | #1,742 | #3,512 |
| Games (career, STD) | 607 | 904 |
| Months active | 218 | 172 |
| % white wins | 56% | 33% |
| % black wins | 46% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Yury Stepurko
Sergey M. 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).
Yury Stepurko
Sergey M. Novikov