Martin Metev vs Nikolay Georgiev
Martin Metev (42, BUL) and Nikolay Georgiev (39, BUL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Metev leads with 13 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 12% draw rate. Their last meeting at 191st MGU open drew. With current classical ratings of 1864 and 1753, the Elo model gives Metev a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1864 vs 1753 (Δ +111)
With Martin Metev as white
62% Martin15% draw23% Nikolay
With Nikolay Georgiev as white
52% Martin18% draw30% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Metev | Nikolay Georgiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1864 | 1753 |
| Peak rating | 2111 · Oct 2005 | 1753 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 37 |
| World rank now | #56,374 | #95,566 |
| World rank peak | #20,683 | #76,187 |
| Federation rank now | #164 | #326 |
| Games (career, STD) | 618 | 397 |
| Months active | 199 | 142 |
| % white wins | 56% | 39% |
| % black wins | 53% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Martin Metev
Nikolay Georgiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Metev
Nikolay Georgiev