Momchil Nikolov vs Eray Kilic
Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) and Eray Kilic (19, IM, TUR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kilic leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2424 and 2511, the Elo model gives Kilic a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2424 vs 2511 (Δ -87)
With Momchil Nikolov as white
29% Momchil26% draw44% Eray
With Eray Kilic as white
22% Momchil22% draw56% Eray
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Momchil Nikolov | Eray Kilic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2424+12 | 2511+9 |
| Peak rating | 2589 · Jul 2011 | 2511 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,309 | #516 |
| World rank peak | #262 | #516 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,188 | 697 |
| Months active | 217 | 112 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2390 | 2494 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 250 | 146 |
Best Win
Momchil Nikolov
Eray Kilic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Momchil Nikolov
Eray Kilic