Kiril Nikolovski vs Efe Ibraimov
Kiril Nikolovski (17, MKD) and Efe Ibraimov (18, MKD) have met 2 times in classical OTB. Ibraimov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1928 and 1784, the Elo model gives Nikolovski a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1928 vs 1784 (Δ +144)
With Kiril Nikolovski as white
67% Kiril14% draw19% Efe
With Efe Ibraimov as white
57% Kiril17% draw26% Efe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kiril Nikolovski | Efe Ibraimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1928-4 | 1784+68 |
| Peak rating | 2104 · Dec 2025 | 1784 · Jun 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 18 |
| World rank now | #41,418 | #81,384 |
| World rank peak | #14,924 | #80,969 |
| Federation rank now | #93 | #161 |
| Games (career, STD) | 529 | 39 |
| Months active | 110 | 23 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1979 | 1670 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 222 | 74 |
Best Win
Kiril Nikolovski
Efe Ibraimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (2)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kiril Nikolovski
Efe Ibraimov