Nikol Ilieva vs Margarita Balimezova
Nikol Ilieva (27, BUL) and Margarita Balimezova (26, BUL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Ilieva leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1746 and 1895, the Elo model gives Balimezova a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1746 vs 1895 (Δ -149)
With Nikol Ilieva as white
26% Nikol17% draw58% Margarita
With Margarita Balimezova as white
19% Nikol14% draw67% Margarita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikol Ilieva | Margarita Balimezova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1746 | 1895 |
| Peak rating | 1777 · Oct 2013 | 1895 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 14 | 24 |
| World rank now | #96,249 | #49,696 |
| World rank peak | #61,703 | #42,647 |
| Federation rank now | #355 | #228 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 311 |
| Months active | 157 | 172 |
| % white wins | 47% | 41% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 10 |
Best Win
Nikol Ilieva
Margarita Balimezova
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).
Nikol Ilieva
Margarita Balimezova