Matey Petkov vs Ivan Kochiev
Matey Petkov (24, BUL) and Ivan Kochiev (24, CM, BUL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Petkov leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2185 and 2177, the Elo model gives Petkov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2185 vs 2177 (Δ +8)
With Matey Petkov as white
44% Matey24% draw32% Ivan
With Ivan Kochiev as white
34% Matey25% draw42% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matey Petkov | Ivan Kochiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2185 | 2177 |
| Peak rating | 2192 · Oct 2016 | 2190 · Sep 2020 |
| Peak age | 14 | 18 |
| World rank now | #11,090 | #9,460 |
| World rank peak | #10,532 | #8,939 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #60 |
| Games (career, STD) | 368 | 463 |
| Months active | 177 | 167 |
| % white wins | 61% | 58% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 81 |
Best Win
Matey Petkov
Ivan Kochiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matey Petkov
Ivan Kochiev