Filip Mihov vs Emil Risteski
Filip Mihov (26, MKD) and Emil Risteski (22, IM, MKD) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Mihov leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2234 and 2408, the Elo model gives Risteski a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2234 vs 2408 (Δ -174)
With Filip Mihov as white
21% Filip20% draw59% Emil
With Emil Risteski as white
15% Filip17% draw69% Emil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Filip Mihov | Emil Risteski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2234 | 2408-8 |
| Peak rating | 2286 · Jun 2023 | 2416 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #6,502 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #4,589 | #1,422 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 425 | 719 |
| Months active | 145 | 128 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | 2417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 218 | 143 |
Best Win
Filip Mihov
Emil Risteski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Filip Mihov
Emil Risteski