Metodi Stoinev vs Velislav Kukov
Metodi Stoinev (67, BUL) and Velislav Kukov (43, IM, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Stoinev leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2138 and 2305, the Elo model gives Kukov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2138 vs 2305 (Δ -167)
With Metodi Stoinev as white
22% Metodi19% draw58% Velislav
With Velislav Kukov as white
16% Metodi16% draw68% Velislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Metodi Stoinev | Velislav Kukov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2138 | 2305 |
| Peak rating | 2350 · Jan 2001 | 2425 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 42 | 28 |
| World rank now | #12,155 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #3,836 | #1,675 |
| Federation rank now | #71 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 585 | 1,391 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 56% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2157 | 2205 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 345 | 43 |
Best Win
Metodi Stoinev
Velislav Kukov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Metodi Stoinev
Velislav Kukov