Novik Maxim (11.12.1963)
Russian Grandmaster (2006). St. Petersburg U18 Champion in 1987. Runner up in the World Students Championship in 1994.
Best results: Laukaa Open 1999, 1st; Novaya Lodoga (RUS) 2002, 2nd; Heart of Finland 2002, 1st.
For the last two years, he plays exclusively in Finland. Best ELO: 2538 in 2007.