Svetoslav Mihajlov vs Gisle Bjugn
Svetoslav Mihajlov (59, CM, NOR) and Gisle Bjugn (53, NOR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 18 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2102 and 1922, the Elo model gives Mihajlov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2102 vs 1922 (Δ +180)
With Svetoslav Mihajlov as white
70% Svetoslav14% draw15% Gisle
With Gisle Bjugn as white
61% Svetoslav17% draw22% Gisle
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Svetoslav Mihajlov | Gisle Bjugn | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2102 | 1922 |
| Peak rating | 2203 · Feb 2015 | 1950 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 48 | 52 |
| World rank now | #15,222 | #42,810 |
| World rank peak | #9,989 | #35,372 |
| Federation rank now | #166 | #404 |
| Games (career, STD) | 497 | 148 |
| Months active | 189 | 168 |
| % white wins | 50% | 63% |
| % black wins | 43% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2074 | 1760 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 94 |
Best Win
Svetoslav Mihajlov
Gisle Bjugn
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Svetoslav Mihajlov
Gisle Bjugn