Iva Pencheva vs Denitza Dragieva
Iva Pencheva (29, BUL) and Denitza Dragieva (30, WFM, BUL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Dragieva leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1920 and 1982, the Elo model gives Dragieva a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1920 vs 1982 (Δ -62)
With Iva Pencheva as white
35% Iva22% draw43% Denitza
With Denitza Dragieva as white
27% Iva19% draw54% Denitza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iva Pencheva | Denitza Dragieva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1920 | 1982 |
| Peak rating | 1920 · Mar 2024 | 2105 · Oct 2013 |
| Peak age | 27 | 17 |
| World rank now | #52,275 | #35,365 |
| World rank peak | #48,063 | #19,137 |
| Federation rank now | #302 | #198 |
| Games (career, STD) | 232 | 586 |
| Months active | 176 | 191 |
| % white wins | 46% | 50% |
| % black wins | 42% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 7 |
Best Win
Iva Pencheva
Denitza Dragieva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iva Pencheva
Denitza Dragieva