Steliyana Brezalieva vs Ralitca Markova
Steliyana Brezalieva (26, BUL) and Ralitca Markova (26, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Markova leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1714 and 1774, the Elo model gives Markova a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1714 vs 1774 (Δ -60)
With Steliyana Brezalieva as white
36% Steliyana20% draw44% Ralitca
With Ralitca Markova as white
28% Steliyana17% draw55% Ralitca
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steliyana Brezalieva | Ralitca Markova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1714 | 1774 |
| Peak rating | 1714 · Mar 2024 | 1774 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 24 |
| World rank now | #89,988 | #78,141 |
| World rank peak | #79,837 | #62,716 |
| Federation rank now | #373 | #258 |
| Games (career, STD) | 236 | 113 |
| Months active | 170 | 134 |
| % white wins | 41% | 52% |
| % black wins | 32% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 0 |
Best Win
Steliyana Brezalieva
Ralitca Markova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Steliyana Brezalieva
Ralitca Markova