Iva Pencheva vs Zheni Valentinova
Iva Pencheva (29, BUL) and Zheni Valentinova (29, BUL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Pencheva leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1920 and 1684, the Elo model gives Pencheva a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1920 vs 1684 (Δ +236)
With Iva Pencheva as white
77% Iva11% draw12% Zheni
With Zheni Valentinova as white
69% Iva13% draw17% Zheni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iva Pencheva | Zheni Valentinova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1920 | 1684 |
| Peak rating | 1920 · Mar 2024 | 1684 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 27 | 27 |
| World rank now | #52,275 | #92,798 |
| World rank peak | #48,063 | #83,228 |
| Federation rank now | #302 | #493 |
| Games (career, STD) | 232 | 41 |
| Months active | 176 | 167 |
| % white wins | 46% | 37% |
| % black wins | 42% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Iva Pencheva
Zheni Valentinova
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
Zheni Valentinova