Sasho Nikolov vs Radoslav Dimitrov
Sasho Nikolov (68, IM, BUL) and Radoslav Dimitrov (33, GM, BUL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 6 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at International rapid tournament Open Shumen - under the aegis of BSCF saw Dimitrov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2474, the Elo model gives Dimitrov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2474 (Δ -254)
With Sasho Nikolov as white
14% Sasho16% draw70% Radoslav
With Radoslav Dimitrov as white
9% Sasho14% draw77% Radoslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sasho Nikolov | Radoslav Dimitrov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2474-4 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Nov 2010 | 2535 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 52 | 26 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #791 |
| World rank peak | #1,232 | #510 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,382 | 1,696 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 61% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2139 | 2451 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 251 |
Best Win
Sasho Nikolov
Radoslav Dimitrov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sasho Nikolov
Radoslav Dimitrov