Vladimir Petkov vs Nikolay Milchev
Vladimir Petkov (55, GM, BUL) and Nikolay Milchev (42, IM, ENG) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Petkov leads with 6 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 66th Team Championship Men 2016 saw Petkov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2411 and 2362, the Elo model gives Petkov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2411 vs 2362 (Δ +49)
With Vladimir Petkov as white
50% Vladimir23% draw26% Nikolay
With Nikolay Milchev as white
38% Vladimir28% draw34% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Petkov | Nikolay Milchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2411 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2573 · Oct 2013 | 2469 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 42 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,488 | #2,435 |
| World rank peak | #316 | #1,063 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,234 | 1,116 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 50% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Petkov
Nikolay Milchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Petkov
Nikolay Milchev