Stiliyan Nanovski vs Lachezar Yordanov
Stiliyan Nanovski (24, BUL) and Lachezar Yordanov (25, FM, BUL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 17 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1744 and 2343, the Elo model gives Yordanov a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1744 vs 2343 (Δ -599)
With Stiliyan Nanovski as white
1% Stiliyan6% draw93% Lachezar
With Lachezar Yordanov as white
0% Stiliyan5% draw95% Lachezar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stiliyan Nanovski | Lachezar Yordanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1744 | 2343 |
| Peak rating | 1781 · Nov 2016 | 2391 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 25 |
| World rank now | #96,700 | #2,868 |
| World rank peak | #66,044 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #356 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 197 | 1,024 |
| Months active | 166 | 167 |
| % white wins | 45% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2332 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 63 |
Best Win
Stiliyan Nanovski
Lachezar Yordanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stiliyan Nanovski
Lachezar Yordanov