Petya Karaivanova vs Nikola Kanov
Petya Karaivanova (19, WFM, BUL) and Nikola Kanov (19, IM, BUL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1978 and 2395, the Elo model gives Kanov a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 2395 (Δ -417)
With Petya Karaivanova as white
5% Petya10% draw85% Nikola
With Nikola Kanov as white
3% Petya9% draw89% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Petya Karaivanova | Nikola Kanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978-1 | 2395-3 |
| Peak rating | 2058 · Aug 2025 | 2447 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #31,159 | #1,768 |
| World rank peak | #19,113 | #1,079 |
| Federation rank now | #143 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 916 | 987 |
| Months active | 141 | 126 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1982 | 2371 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 122 |
Best Win
Petya Karaivanova
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).
Petya Karaivanova
Nikola Kanov