Lachezar Ralchev vs Nikola Kanov
Lachezar Ralchev (19, BUL) and Nikola Kanov (19, IM, BUL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Kanov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1841 and 2395, the Elo model gives Kanov a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1841 vs 2395 (Δ -554)
With Lachezar Ralchev as white
1% Lachezar7% draw92% Nikola
With Nikola Kanov as white
0% Lachezar6% draw94% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lachezar Ralchev | Nikola Kanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1841 | 2395-3 |
| Peak rating | 1841 · Mar 2024 | 2447 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #69,698 | #1,768 |
| World rank peak | #69,536 | #1,079 |
| Federation rank now | #277 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 198 | 987 |
| Months active | 130 | 126 |
| % white wins | 49% | 57% |
| % black wins | 58% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2371 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 122 |
Best Win
Lachezar Ralchev
Nikola Kanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lachezar Ralchev
Nikola Kanov