Nikolay Kostov vs Martin Metev
Nikolay Kostov (90, BUL) and Martin Metev (42, BUL) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Metev leads with 12 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 219 MGU Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1753 and 1864, the Elo model gives Metev a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1753 vs 1864 (Δ -111)
With Nikolay Kostov as white
30% Nikolay18% draw52% Martin
With Martin Metev as white
23% Nikolay15% draw62% Martin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kostov | Martin Metev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1753 | 1864 |
| Peak rating | 2005 · Sep 2010 | 2111 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 74 | 21 |
| World rank now | #87,177 | #56,374 |
| World rank peak | #31,127 | #20,683 |
| Federation rank now | #357 | #164 |
| Games (career, STD) | 509 | 618 |
| Months active | 187 | 199 |
| % white wins | 38% | 56% |
| % black wins | 33% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kostov
Martin Metev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Kostov
Martin Metev