Julio Becerra Rivero vs Nikola Mitkov
Julio Becerra Rivero (53, GM, USA) and Nikola Mitkov (55, GM, MKD) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Becerra Rivero leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2380, the Elo model gives Becerra Rivero a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2380 (Δ +28)
With Julio Becerra Rivero as white
47% Julio25% draw29% Nikola
With Nikola Mitkov as white
35% Julio28% draw37% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Julio Becerra Rivero | Nikola Mitkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408 | 2380+2 |
| Peak rating | 2614 · Jan 2009 | 2583 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 36 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #2,036 |
| World rank peak | #140 | #125 |
| Federation rank now | #81 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 938 |
| Months active | 211 | 215 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | 2307 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 83 |
Best Win
Julio Becerra Rivero
Nikola Mitkov
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).
Julio Becerra Rivero
Nikola Mitkov