Sasho Nikolov vs Boris Chatalbashev
Sasho Nikolov (68, IM, BUL) and Boris Chatalbashev (52, GM, DEN) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Chatalbashev leads the classical series 8–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2530, the Elo model gives Chatalbashev a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2530 (Δ -310)
With Sasho Nikolov as white
10% Sasho14% draw76% Boris
With Boris Chatalbashev as white
6% Sasho12% draw82% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2530 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Nov 2010 | 2613 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 52 | 36 |
| World rank now | #7,141 | #408 |
| World rank peak | #1,232 | #150 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,382 | 2,068 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 61% | 60% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2139 | 2460 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 135 |
Best Win
Sasho Nikolov
Boris Chatalbashev
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).
Sasho Nikolov
Boris Chatalbashev