Matey Petkov vs Lachezar Yordanov
Matey Petkov (24, BUL) and Lachezar Yordanov (25, FM, BUL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2185 and 2343, the Elo model gives Yordanov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2185 vs 2343 (Δ -158)
With Matey Petkov as white
23% Matey20% draw57% Lachezar
With Lachezar Yordanov as white
16% Matey17% draw67% Lachezar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matey Petkov | Lachezar Yordanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2185 | 2343 |
| Peak rating | 2192 · Oct 2016 | 2391 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 25 |
| World rank now | #11,090 | #2,868 |
| World rank peak | #10,532 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 368 | 1,024 |
| Months active | 177 | 167 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2332 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 63 |
Best Win
Matey Petkov
Lachezar Yordanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matey Petkov
Lachezar Yordanov