Mikael Helin vs Krum Berovski
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Krum Berovski (52, BUL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 30 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1916 and 2329, the Elo model gives Berovski a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 2329 (Δ -413)
With Mikael Helin as white
5% Mikael10% draw85% Krum
With Krum Berovski as white
3% Mikael8% draw89% Krum
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Krum Berovski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916-17 | 2329 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 2351 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 39 | 46 |
| World rank now | #44,297 | #3,224 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #2,826 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 83 |
| Months active | 210 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 60% |
| % black wins | 45% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1827 | 1652 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 311 | 24 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Krum Berovski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikael Helin
Krum Berovski