Martin Petrov vs Stefan Raykov
Martin Petrov (26, GM, BUL) and Stefan Raykov (25, BUL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Petrov leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2547 and 2170, the Elo model gives Petrov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2547 vs 2170 (Δ +377)
With Martin Petrov as white
86% Martin10% draw3% Stefan
With Stefan Raykov as white
82% Martin12% draw6% Stefan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Petrov | Stefan Raykov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2547 | 2170 |
| Peak rating | 2556 · Apr 2022 | 2208 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 22 | 16 |
| World rank now | #355 | #11,697 |
| World rank peak | #327 | #9,515 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #94 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,422 | 374 |
| Months active | 182 | 182 |
| % white wins | 59% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 0 |
Best Win
Martin Petrov
Stefan Raykov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Petrov
Stefan Raykov