Margarita Balimezova vs Nadezhda Petkova
Margarita Balimezova (26, BUL) and Nadezhda Petkova (26, BUL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Balimezova leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1895 and 1756, the Elo model gives Balimezova a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1895 vs 1756 (Δ +139)
With Margarita Balimezova as white
66% Margarita14% draw20% Nadezhda
With Nadezhda Petkova as white
56% Margarita17% draw27% Nadezhda
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Margarita Balimezova | Nadezhda Petkova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1895 | 1756 |
| Peak rating | 1895 · Mar 2024 | 1756 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 24 |
| World rank now | #49,696 | #95,922 |
| World rank peak | #42,647 | #69,390 |
| Federation rank now | #228 | #433 |
| Games (career, STD) | 311 | 213 |
| Months active | 172 | 173 |
| % white wins | 41% | 37% |
| % black wins | 39% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 0 |
Best Win
Margarita Balimezova
Nadezhda Petkova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Margarita Balimezova
Nadezhda Petkova