Nika Venskaya vs Damir Bulgak
Nika Venskaya (14, WCM, FID) and Damir Bulgak (13, CM, FID) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Bulgak leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1937 and 2205, the Elo model gives Bulgak a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1937 vs 2205 (Δ -268)
With Nika Venskaya as white
14% Nika14% draw72% Damir
With Damir Bulgak as white
9% Nika12% draw79% Damir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nika Venskaya | Damir Bulgak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1937+1 | 2205 |
| Peak rating | 2016 · Sep 2025 | 2256 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 13 | 12 |
| World rank now | #39,459 | #7,882 |
| World rank peak | #24,241 | #5,504 |
| Federation rank now | #259 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 499 | 315 |
| Months active | 81 | 51 |
| % white wins | 52% | 62% |
| % black wins | 51% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1952 | 2163 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 263 | 204 |
Best Win
Nika Venskaya
Damir Bulgak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nika Venskaya
Damir Bulgak