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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 +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 SpasovSasho Nikolov
Current rating (STD)23552220
Peak rating2621 · Sep 20102458 · Nov 2010
Peak age3952
World rank now#2,588#7,141
World rank peak#121#1,232
Federation rank now#20#46
Games (career, STD)8831,382
Months active218220
% white wins49%61%
% black wins38%53%
TPR last 12m (STD)23102139
Activity 12m (games)134227

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

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