Velislav Kukov vs G. Petar Arnaudov
Velislav Kukov (43, IM, BUL) and G. Petar Arnaudov (40, GM, BUL) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Arnaudov leads with 2 wins to 0, with 19 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at Igrame sah za Kocani 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2305 and 2399, the Elo model gives Arnaudov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2305 vs 2399 (Δ -94)
With Velislav Kukov as white
29% Velislav25% draw46% G.
With G. Petar Arnaudov as white
22% Velislav21% draw57% G.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Velislav Kukov | G. Petar Arnaudov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2305 | 2399 |
| Peak rating | 2425 · Sep 2011 | 2494 · Aug 2013 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #3,930 | #1,699 |
| World rank peak | #1,675 | #828 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,391 | 1,692 |
| Months active | 217 | 206 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2205 | 2350 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 114 |
Best Win
Velislav Kukov
G. Petar Arnaudov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Velislav Kukov
G. Petar Arnaudov