Nikolay Noritsyn vs Anthony Atanasov
IM Nikolay Noritsyn (2444) · IM Anthony Atanasov (2481)
Nikolay Noritsyn and Anthony Atanasov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Noritsyn leads 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Atanasov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noritsyn with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Atanasov with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Atanasov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Atanasov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Italian Game | Canadian Closed 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Anthony Atanasov | 1-0 | English Opening | 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open |
| Sep 2025 | Anthony Atanasov | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Toronto Open Crown |
| Aug 2025 | Anthony Atanasov | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Royal City Masters |
| Jul 2024 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Anthony Atanasov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Waterloo Maplewood |
| Jun 2024 | Anthony Atanasov | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Montreal Maplewood Cup |
| Apr 2024 | Anthony Atanasov | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Candidates Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Anthony Atanasov | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | CAN Transnational Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Anthony Atanasov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 03 Toronto Excelsior GM |
| Apr 2022 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Anthony Atanasov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Kingston Canada zt |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolay Noritsyn and Anthony Atanasov?
In 10 recorded games, Nikolay Noritsyn has 6 wins, Anthony Atanasov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikolay Noritsyn and Anthony Atanasov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2022 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nikolay Noritsyn and Anthony Atanasov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.