Momchil Nikolov vs Ivajlo Enchev
Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) and Ivajlo Enchev (37, GM, BUL) have met 37 times in classical OTB. Nikolov leads with 3 wins to 0, with 34 draws — a 92% draw rate. Their last meeting at III Chess Rapid"Memorial GM Krum Georgiev"- Under the aegis of BSCF drew. With current classical ratings of 2424 and 2400, the Elo model gives Nikolov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2424 vs 2400 (Δ +24)
With Momchil Nikolov as white
46% Momchil25% draw29% Ivajlo
With Ivajlo Enchev as white
34% Momchil28% draw37% Ivajlo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Momchil Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2424+12 | 2400 |
| Peak rating | 2589 · Jul 2011 | 2508 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,309 | #1,678 |
| World rank peak | #262 | #706 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,188 | 1,616 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 248 | 138 |
Best Win
Momchil Nikolov
Ivajlo Enchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (50)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Momchil Nikolov
Ivajlo Enchev