Momchil Nikolov vs Viacheslav Tilicheev
Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) and Viacheslav Tilicheev (32, GM, SRB) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Tilicheev leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2424 and 2430, the Elo model gives Tilicheev a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2424 vs 2430 (Δ -6)
With Momchil Nikolov as white
41% Momchil27% draw32% Viacheslav
With Viacheslav Tilicheev as white
31% Momchil26% draw43% Viacheslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Momchil Nikolov | Viacheslav Tilicheev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2424+12 | 2430 |
| Peak rating | 2589 · Jul 2011 | 2540 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #1,309 | #1,241 |
| World rank peak | #262 | #483 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,188 | 1,031 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 54% | 59% |
| % black wins | 45% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2396 | 2420 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 112 |
Best Win
Momchil Nikolov
Viacheslav Tilicheev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Momchil Nikolov
Viacheslav Tilicheev