Nikolay Kostov vs Andrey Mladenov
Nikolay Kostov (90, BUL) and Andrey Mladenov (47, BUL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Kostov leads with 6 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 181th MGU open saw Mladenov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1753 and 1655, the Elo model gives Kostov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1753 vs 1655 (Δ +98)
With Nikolay Kostov as white
61% Nikolay15% draw24% Andrey
With Andrey Mladenov as white
50% Nikolay18% draw32% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kostov | Andrey Mladenov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1753 | 1655 |
| Peak rating | 2005 · Sep 2010 | 1890 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 74 | 31 |
| World rank now | #87,177 | #125,872 |
| World rank peak | #31,127 | #47,172 |
| Federation rank now | #357 | #380 |
| Games (career, STD) | 509 | 336 |
| Months active | 187 | 178 |
| % white wins | 38% | 41% |
| % black wins | 33% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1555 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 120 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kostov
Andrey Mladenov
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).
Nikolay Kostov
Andrey Mladenov