Michael Burns vs Nikola Pavleski
Michael Burns (17, MKD) and Nikola Pavleski (18, MKD) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 2158 and 1971, the Elo model gives Burns a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2158 vs 1971 (Δ +187)
With Michael Burns as white
71% Michael14% draw15% Nikola
With Nikola Pavleski as white
62% Michael17% draw21% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Burns | Nikola Pavleski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2158-10 | 1971-2 |
| Peak rating | 2179 · Feb 2026 | 1977 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #10,700 | #32,465 |
| World rank peak | #9,395 | #31,190 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #84 |
| Games (career, STD) | 239 | 78 |
| Months active | 38 | 26 |
| % white wins | 52% | 47% |
| % black wins | 41% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2058 | 1986 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 189 | 113 |
Best Win
Michael Burns
Nikola Pavleski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (3)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Burns
Nikola Pavleski