Nikola Penkov vs Alexander Boelen
Nikola Penkov (59, FRA) and Alexander Boelen (63, FRA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Boelen leads with 6 wins to 4, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grand Prix du Var 2015-2016 r1-4 saw Penkov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1780 and 1896, the Elo model gives Boelen a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1780 vs 1896 (Δ -116)
With Nikola Penkov as white
29% Nikola18% draw52% Alexander
With Alexander Boelen as white
22% Nikola15% draw63% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikola Penkov | Alexander Boelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1780-11 | 1896 |
| Peak rating | 1832 · Mar 2012 | 1928 · Dec 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 52 |
| World rank now | #82,565 | #58,505 |
| World rank peak | #47,080 | #42,590 |
| Federation rank now | #5,413 | #3,178 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,273 | 506 |
| Months active | 195 | 188 |
| % white wins | 45% | 52% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1597 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 172 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikola Penkov
Alexander Boelen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikola Penkov
Alexander Boelen