Boris Chatalbashev vs Momchil Nikolov
Boris Chatalbashev (52, GM, DEN) and Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Chatalbashev leads with 1 wins to 0, with 12 draws — a 92% draw rate. Their last meeting at III Chess Rapid"Memorial GM Krum Georgiev"- Under the aegis of BSCF drew. With current classical ratings of 2530 and 2424, the Elo model gives Chatalbashev a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2530 vs 2424 (Δ +106)
With Boris Chatalbashev as white
59% Boris21% draw20% Momchil
With Momchil Nikolov as white
48% Boris25% draw27% Momchil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2530-5 | 2424+12 |
| Peak rating | 2613 · Jul 2010 | 2589 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 36 | 26 |
| World rank now | #408 | #1,309 |
| World rank peak | #150 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,068 | 2,188 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2460 | 2395 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 135 | 247 |
Best Win
Boris Chatalbashev
Momchil Nikolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Chatalbashev
Momchil Nikolov