Boris Chatalbashev vs Krasimir Rusev
Boris Chatalbashev (52, GM, DEN) and Krasimir Rusev (43, GM, BUL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Trayana Cup 2023 saw Chatalbashev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2530 and 2457, the Elo model gives Chatalbashev a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2530 vs 2457 (Δ +73)
With Boris Chatalbashev as white
54% Boris23% draw23% Krasimir
With Krasimir Rusev as white
42% Boris27% draw31% Krasimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2530 | 2457 |
| Peak rating | 2613 · Jul 2010 | 2563 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 32 |
| World rank now | #408 | #951 |
| World rank peak | #150 | #367 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,068 | 1,268 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2460 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 135 | 29 |
Best Win
Boris Chatalbashev
Krasimir Rusev
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).
Boris Chatalbashev
Krasimir Rusev