Aleksander Delchev vs Nikolai Ninov
Aleksander Delchev (55, GM, SRB) and Nikolai Ninov (57, GM, BUL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Delchev leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2324, the Elo model gives Delchev a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2324 (Δ +92)
With Aleksander Delchev as white
57% Aleksander21% draw22% Nikolai
With Nikolai Ninov as white
46% Aleksander25% draw29% Nikolai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416-8 | 2324 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Oct 2005 | 2562 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 40 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #3,375 |
| World rank peak | #36 | #335 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,553 | 1,395 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2391 | 2166 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 58 |
Best Win
Aleksander Delchev
Nikolai Ninov
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
Nikolai Ninov