Vasil Spasov vs Martin Petrov
Vasil Spasov (55, GM, BUL) and Martin Petrov (26, GM, BUL) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Spasov leads with 2 wins to 1, with 11 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bulgarian Men Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2025 saw Petrov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2355 and 2542, the Elo model gives Petrov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2355 vs 2542 (Δ -187)
With Vasil Spasov as white
19% Vasil20% draw60% Martin
With Martin Petrov as white
13% Vasil17% draw70% Martin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2355 | 2542+2 |
| Peak rating | 2621 · Sep 2010 | 2556 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 39 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,588 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #121 | #327 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 883 | 1,417 |
| Months active | 217 | 181 |
| % white wins | 49% | 59% |
| % black wins | 38% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 165 |
Best Win
Vasil Spasov
Martin Petrov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasil Spasov
Martin Petrov