Martin Petrov vs Lachezar Yordanov
Martin Petrov (26, GM, BUL) and Lachezar Yordanov (25, FM, BUL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Petrov leads with 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at DOP Men Rapid 2025 saw Petrov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2542 and 2343, the Elo model gives Petrov a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2542 vs 2343 (Δ +199)
With Martin Petrov as white
71% Martin16% draw12% Lachezar
With Lachezar Yordanov as white
62% Martin20% draw18% Lachezar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Petrov | Lachezar Yordanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2542 | 2343 |
| Peak rating | 2556 · Apr 2022 | 2391 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 25 |
| World rank now | #355 | #2,875 |
| World rank peak | #327 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,422 | 1,024 |
| Months active | 182 | 167 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2332 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 63 |
Best Win
Martin Petrov
Lachezar Yordanov
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).
Martin Petrov
Lachezar Yordanov