Benjamin Kanizaj vs Ivor Colev
Benjamin Kanizaj (26, CRO) and Ivor Colev (18, CRO) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Kanizaj leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2132 and 2220, the Elo model gives Colev a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2132 vs 2220 (Δ -88)
With Benjamin Kanizaj as white
31% Benjamin23% draw46% Ivor
With Ivor Colev as white
23% Benjamin19% draw57% Ivor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Kanizaj | Ivor Colev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2132 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2132 · May 2026 | 2284 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 18 |
| World rank now | #12,643 | #7,141 |
| World rank peak | #12,643 | #4,556 |
| Federation rank now | #221 | #116 |
| Games (career, STD) | 478 | 735 |
| Months active | 144 | 132 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2140 | 2194 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 110 |
Best Win
Benjamin Kanizaj
Ivor Colev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Kanizaj
Ivor Colev