Momchil Nikolov vs Sahib Singh
Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) and Sahib Singh (18, IM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Nikolov leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2424 and 2355, the Elo model gives Nikolov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2424 vs 2355 (Δ +69)
With Momchil Nikolov as white
53% Momchil22% draw24% Sahib
With Sahib Singh as white
42% Momchil27% draw32% Sahib
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Momchil Nikolov | Sahib Singh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2424+12 | 2355-21 |
| Peak rating | 2589 · Jul 2011 | 2445 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,309 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #262 | #1,125 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #143 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,188 | 670 |
| Months active | 217 | 121 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2337 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 248 | 99 |
Best Win
Momchil Nikolov
Sahib Singh
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
Sahib Singh