Vasil Spasov vs Sasho Nikolov
Vasil Spasov (55, GM, BUL) and Sasho Nikolov (68, IM, BUL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Spasov leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2355 and 2220, the Elo model gives Spasov a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2355 vs 2220 (Δ +135)
With Vasil Spasov as white
64% Vasil18% draw18% Sasho
With Sasho Nikolov as white
53% Vasil22% draw25% Sasho
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasil Spasov | Sasho Nikolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2355 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2621 · Sep 2010 | 2458 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 39 | 52 |
| World rank now | #2,588 | #7,141 |
| World rank peak | #121 | #1,232 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #46 |
| Games (career, STD) | 883 | 1,382 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 49% | 61% |
| % black wins | 38% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2139 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 227 |
Best Win
Vasil Spasov
Sasho Nikolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasil Spasov
Sasho Nikolov