Alexander Krastev vs Collin Colbow
Alexander Krastev (21, IM, GER) and Collin Colbow (21, IM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Krastev leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2428 and 2436, the Elo model gives Colbow a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2428 vs 2436 (Δ -8)
With Alexander Krastev as white
40% Alexander27% draw32% Collin
With Collin Colbow as white
31% Alexander26% draw43% Collin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Krastev | Collin Colbow | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2428+3 | 2436-7 |
| Peak rating | 2470 · Jan 2024 | 2455 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,267 | #1,166 |
| World rank peak | #887 | #985 |
| Federation rank now | #78 | #71 |
| Games (career, STD) | 893 | 813 |
| Months active | 141 | 136 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2415 | 2439 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 72 |
Best Win
Alexander Krastev
Collin Colbow
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Krastev
Collin Colbow