Momchil Petkov vs Yavor Nikolov
Momchil Petkov (21, GM, BUL) and Yavor Nikolov (21, BUL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Petkov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2523 and 2046, the Elo model gives Petkov a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2523 vs 2046 (Δ +477)
With Momchil Petkov as white
91% Momchil8% draw1% Yavor
With Yavor Nikolov as white
88% Momchil9% draw3% Yavor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Momchil Petkov | Yavor Nikolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2523 | 2046 |
| Peak rating | 2549 · Nov 2024 | 2200 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #445 | #21,226 |
| World rank peak | #343 | #8,311 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #102 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 579 |
| Months active | 150 | 135 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 46% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2517 | 1760 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 62 |
Best Win
Momchil Petkov
Yavor Nikolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Momchil Petkov
Yavor Nikolov