Vasil Spasov vs Momchil Nikolov
Vasil Spasov (55, GM, BUL) and Momchil Nikolov (41, GM, BUL) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Nikolov leads with 2 wins to 0, with 18 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at FirstI nternational Chess Festival "Kardzali" Blitz - Under the aegis of BSCF drew. With current classical ratings of 2355 and 2424, the Elo model gives Nikolov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2355 vs 2424 (Δ -69)
With Vasil Spasov as white
32% Vasil27% draw42% Momchil
With Momchil Nikolov as white
24% Vasil22% draw53% Momchil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2355 | 2424+12 |
| Peak rating | 2621 · Sep 2010 | 2589 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 39 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,588 | #1,309 |
| World rank peak | #121 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 883 | 2,188 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 54% |
| % black wins | 38% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2394 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 248 |
Best Win
Vasil Spasov
Momchil Nikolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasil Spasov
Momchil Nikolov