Dominique Penloup vs Nikola Penkov
Dominique Penloup (75, FRA) and Nikola Penkov (59, FRA) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Penkov leads with 8 wins to 6, with 11 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tournoi de Noel 2019 de Hyeres saw Penloup prevail. With current classical ratings of 1814 and 1780, the Elo model gives Penloup a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1814 vs 1780 (Δ +34)
With Dominique Penloup as white
51% Dominique18% draw31% Nikola
With Nikola Penkov as white
39% Dominique22% draw39% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dominique Penloup | Nikola Penkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1814 | 1780-11 |
| Peak rating | 1938 · Apr 2005 | 1832 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 54 | 45 |
| World rank now | #65,344 | #82,565 |
| World rank peak | #41,756 | #47,080 |
| Federation rank now | #4,479 | #5,413 |
| Games (career, STD) | 769 | 1,273 |
| Months active | 200 | 195 |
| % white wins | 43% | 45% |
| % black wins | 44% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1597 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 172 |
Best Win
Dominique Penloup
Nikola Penkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dominique Penloup
Nikola Penkov