Kiril Nikolovski vs Michael Burns
Kiril Nikolovski (17, MKD) and Michael Burns (17, MKD) have met 7 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 1928 and 2158, the Elo model gives Burns a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1928 vs 2158 (Δ -230)
With Kiril Nikolovski as white
17% Kiril15% draw68% Michael
With Michael Burns as white
11% Kiril13% draw76% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kiril Nikolovski | Michael Burns | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1928-4 | 2158-10 |
| Peak rating | 2104 · Dec 2025 | 2179 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #41,418 | #10,700 |
| World rank peak | #14,924 | #9,395 |
| Federation rank now | #93 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 529 | 239 |
| Months active | 110 | 38 |
| % white wins | 48% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1979 | 2058 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 222 | 189 |
Best Win
Kiril Nikolovski
Michael Burns
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kiril Nikolovski
Michael Burns