Toni Lazov vs Emil Risteski
Toni Lazov (26, IM, MKD) and Emil Risteski (22, IM, MKD) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Lazov leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2391 and 2408, the Elo model gives Risteski a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2391 vs 2408 (Δ -17)
With Toni Lazov as white
39% Toni28% draw34% Emil
With Emil Risteski as white
30% Toni25% draw45% Emil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Toni Lazov | Emil Risteski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2391+2 | 2408-8 |
| Peak rating | 2428 · Aug 2021 | 2416 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,828 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #1,540 | #1,422 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,065 | 719 |
| Months active | 174 | 128 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2353 | 2417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 148 | 143 |
Best Win
Toni Lazov
Emil Risteski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Toni Lazov
Emil Risteski