Nikolay Kostov vs Nikolay Georgiev
Nikolay Kostov (90, BUL) and Nikolay Georgiev (39, BUL) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Kostov leads with 8 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at 190th MGU open drew. With current classical ratings of 1753 and 1753, the Elo model gives Kostov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1753 vs 1753 (Δ +0)
With Nikolay Kostov as white
45% Nikolay19% draw35% Nikolay
With Nikolay Georgiev as white
35% Nikolay19% draw45% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kostov | Nikolay Georgiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1753 | 1753 |
| Peak rating | 2005 · Sep 2010 | 1753 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 74 | 37 |
| World rank now | #87,177 | #95,566 |
| World rank peak | #31,127 | #76,187 |
| Federation rank now | #357 | #326 |
| Games (career, STD) | 509 | 397 |
| Months active | 187 | 142 |
| % white wins | 38% | 39% |
| % black wins | 33% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kostov
Nikolay Georgiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Kostov
Nikolay Georgiev