Simoneta Ivanova vs Zheni Valentinova
Simoneta Ivanova (29, WFM, BUL) and Zheni Valentinova (29, BUL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Ivanova leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2046 and 1684, the Elo model gives Ivanova a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2046 vs 1684 (Δ +362)
With Simoneta Ivanova as white
87% Simoneta8% draw5% Zheni
With Zheni Valentinova as white
82% Simoneta10% draw8% Zheni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simoneta Ivanova | Zheni Valentinova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2046 | 1684 |
| Peak rating | 2355 · Jan 2001 | 1684 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 4 | 27 |
| World rank now | #23,833 | #92,798 |
| World rank peak | #12,721 | #83,228 |
| Federation rank now | #151 | #493 |
| Games (career, STD) | 746 | 41 |
| Months active | 201 | 167 |
| % white wins | 51% | 37% |
| % black wins | 42% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Simoneta Ivanova
Zheni Valentinova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simoneta Ivanova
Zheni Valentinova