Aleksander Delchev vs Krasimir Rusev
Aleksander Delchev (55, GM, SRB) and Krasimir Rusev (43, GM, BUL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Delchev leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2457, the Elo model gives Rusev a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2457 (Δ -41)
With Aleksander Delchev as white
35% Aleksander29% draw36% Krasimir
With Krasimir Rusev as white
27% Aleksander24% draw49% Krasimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416-8 | 2457 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Oct 2005 | 2563 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #951 |
| World rank peak | #36 | #367 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,553 | 1,268 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2391 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 29 |
Best Win
Aleksander Delchev
Krasimir Rusev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksander Delchev
Krasimir Rusev