Sasho Nikolov vs Petar Drenchev
Sasho Nikolov (68, IM, BUL) and Petar Drenchev (49, GM, BUL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Drenchev leads with 6 wins to 2, with 8 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bulgarian Men Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2321, the Elo model gives Drenchev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2321 (Δ -101)
With Sasho Nikolov as white
29% Sasho23% draw48% Petar
With Petar Drenchev as white
22% Sasho20% draw59% Petar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sasho Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2321 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Nov 2010 | 2527 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 52 | 37 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #3,460 |
| World rank peak | #1,232 | #551 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,382 | 1,145 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 61% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2139 | 2218 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 83 |
Best Win
Sasho Nikolov
Petar Drenchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sasho Nikolov
Petar Drenchev