Nikolay Cholakov vs Vladimir Varbanov
Nikolay Cholakov (23, BUL) and Vladimir Varbanov (24, BUL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1868 and 1907, the Elo model gives Varbanov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1868 vs 1907 (Δ -39)
With Nikolay Cholakov as white
38% Nikolay23% draw39% Vladimir
With Vladimir Varbanov as white
30% Nikolay19% draw51% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Cholakov | Vladimir Varbanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1868 | 1907 |
| Peak rating | 1947 · Mar 2017 | 1907 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 14 | 22 |
| World rank now | #57,563 | #46,610 |
| World rank peak | #38,897 | #40,177 |
| Federation rank now | #276 | #219 |
| Games (career, STD) | 513 | 190 |
| Months active | 173 | 166 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 48% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Cholakov
Vladimir Varbanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Cholakov
Vladimir Varbanov