Nikolay Kostov vs Yane Gelemerov
Nikolay Kostov (90, BUL) and Yane Gelemerov (77, BUL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Gelemerov leads with 11 wins to 1, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at 219 MGU Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1753 and 1893, the Elo model gives Gelemerov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1753 vs 1893 (Δ -140)
With Nikolay Kostov as white
27% Nikolay17% draw56% Yane
With Yane Gelemerov as white
20% Nikolay14% draw66% Yane
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kostov | Yane Gelemerov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1753 | 1893 |
| Peak rating | 2005 · Sep 2010 | 2102 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 74 | 65 |
| World rank now | #87,177 | #46,941 |
| World rank peak | #31,127 | #18,907 |
| Federation rank now | #357 | #185 |
| Games (career, STD) | 509 | 474 |
| Months active | 187 | 170 |
| % white wins | 38% | 57% |
| % black wins | 33% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kostov
Yane Gelemerov
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
Yane Gelemerov