Sasho Nikolov vs Momchil Nikolov
Sasho Nikolov (68, IM, BUL) and Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Nikolov leads with 9 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 19% draw rate. Their last meeting at FirstI nternational Chess Festival "Kardzali" Rapid- Under the aegis of BSCF saw Nikolov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2424, the Elo model gives Nikolov a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2424 (Δ -204)
With Sasho Nikolov as white
18% Sasho18% draw63% Momchil
With Momchil Nikolov as white
12% Sasho15% draw72% Momchil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2424+12 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Nov 2010 | 2589 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 52 | 26 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #1,309 |
| World rank peak | #1,232 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,382 | 2,188 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2139 | 2394 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 248 |
Best Win
Sasho Nikolov
Momchil Nikolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sasho Nikolov
Momchil Nikolov