Petar Orev vs Nikolay Kostov
Petar Orev (92, IM, BUL) and Nikolay Kostov (90, BUL) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Orev leads the classical series 7–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2029 and 1753, the Elo model gives Orev a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2029 vs 1753 (Δ +276)
With Petar Orev as white
80% Petar11% draw9% Nikolay
With Nikolay Kostov as white
74% Petar13% draw14% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Petar Orev | Nikolay Kostov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2029 | 1753 |
| Peak rating | 2263 · Jan 2001 | 2005 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 67 | 74 |
| World rank now | #21,743 | #87,177 |
| World rank peak | #7,376 | #31,127 |
| Federation rank now | #143 | #357 |
| Games (career, STD) | 563 | 509 |
| Months active | 220 | 187 |
| % white wins | 51% | 38% |
| % black wins | 48% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Petar Orev
Nikolay Kostov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Petar Orev
Nikolay Kostov