Marian Petrov vs Momchil Nikolov
Marian Petrov (51, GM, BUL) and Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) have met 14 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 12 draws — a 86% draw rate. Their last meeting at III Chess Rapid"Memorial GM Krum Georgiev"- Under the aegis of BSCF saw Nikolov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2428 and 2424, the Elo model gives Petrov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2428 vs 2424 (Δ +4)
With Marian Petrov as white
42% Marian27% draw31% Momchil
With Momchil Nikolov as white
32% Marian27% draw41% Momchil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2428 | 2424+12 |
| Peak rating | 2549 · Sep 2010 | 2589 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 35 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,267 | #1,309 |
| World rank peak | #432 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,408 | 2,188 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2329 | 2394 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 248 |
Best Win
Marian Petrov
Momchil Nikolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marian Petrov
Momchil Nikolov