Vladimir Petkov vs Velislav Kukov
Vladimir Petkov (55, GM, BUL) and Velislav Kukov (43, IM, BUL) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Petkov leads with 7 wins to 2, with 8 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at VII Torneo Internacional Cidade de Pontevedra Masters drew. With current classical ratings of 2411 and 2305, the Elo model gives Petkov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2411 vs 2305 (Δ +106)
With Vladimir Petkov as white
59% Vladimir20% draw21% Velislav
With Velislav Kukov as white
48% Vladimir24% draw28% Velislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Petkov | Velislav Kukov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2411-27 | 2305 |
| Peak rating | 2573 · Oct 2013 | 2425 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 42 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,488 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #316 | #1,675 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,234 | 1,391 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2205 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 43 |
Best Win
Vladimir Petkov
Velislav Kukov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Petkov
Velislav Kukov