Nikolai Ninov vs Frank Zeller
Nikolai Ninov (57, GM, BUL) and Frank Zeller (57, IM, GER) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Ninov leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2324 and 2309, the Elo model gives Ninov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2324 vs 2309 (Δ +15)
With Nikolai Ninov as white
45% Nikolai25% draw30% Frank
With Frank Zeller as white
34% Nikolai27% draw40% Frank
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Ninov | Frank Zeller | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2324 | 2309 |
| Peak rating | 2562 · Jul 2009 | 2465 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #3,375 | #3,812 |
| World rank peak | #335 | #839 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #328 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,395 | 1,043 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2166 | 2276 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 46 |
Best Win
Nikolai Ninov
Frank Zeller
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Ninov
Frank Zeller