Petar Drenchev vs Nikola Kanov
Petar Drenchev (49, GM, BUL) and Nikola Kanov (19, IM, BUL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Drenchev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2321 and 2395, the Elo model gives Kanov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2321 vs 2395 (Δ -74)
With Petar Drenchev as white
31% Petar26% draw43% Nikola
With Nikola Kanov as white
24% Petar22% draw54% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Petar Drenchev | Nikola Kanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2321 | 2395-3 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Sep 2014 | 2447 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 37 | 18 |
| World rank now | #3,460 | #1,768 |
| World rank peak | #551 | #1,079 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,145 | 987 |
| Months active | 219 | 126 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2218 | 2371 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 122 |
Best Win
Petar Drenchev
Nikola Kanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Petar Drenchev
Nikola Kanov