Margarita Balimezova vs Gabriela Ilieva
Margarita Balimezova (26, BUL) and Gabriela Ilieva (26, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Ilieva leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1895 and 1801, the Elo model gives Balimezova a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1895 vs 1801 (Δ +94)
With Margarita Balimezova as white
60% Margarita16% draw24% Gabriela
With Gabriela Ilieva as white
49% Margarita19% draw32% Gabriela
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Margarita Balimezova | Gabriela Ilieva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1895 | 1801 |
| Peak rating | 1895 · Mar 2024 | 1801 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 24 |
| World rank now | #49,696 | #83,183 |
| World rank peak | #42,647 | #82,658 |
| Federation rank now | #228 | #307 |
| Games (career, STD) | 311 | 108 |
| Months active | 172 | 167 |
| % white wins | 41% | 51% |
| % black wins | 39% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 0 |
Best Win
Margarita Balimezova
Gabriela Ilieva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Margarita Balimezova
Gabriela Ilieva