Nikolay Milchev vs Velislav Kukov
Nikolay Milchev (42, IM, ENG) and Velislav Kukov (43, IM, BUL) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Milchev leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bulgarian Individual Rapid Championship 2016 drew. With current classical ratings of 2362 and 2305, the Elo model gives Milchev a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2362 vs 2305 (Δ +57)
With Nikolay Milchev as white
52% Nikolay22% draw26% Velislav
With Velislav Kukov as white
40% Nikolay27% draw33% Velislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Milchev | Velislav Kukov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2362 | 2305 |
| Peak rating | 2469 · Mar 2014 | 2425 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 30 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,435 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #1,063 | #1,675 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,116 | 1,391 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 56% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2205 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 43 |
Best Win
Nikolay Milchev
Velislav Kukov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Milchev
Velislav Kukov