Vladimir Varbanov vs Ivan Kochiev
Vladimir Varbanov (24, BUL) and Ivan Kochiev (24, CM, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Kochiev leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1907 and 2177, the Elo model gives Kochiev a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1907 vs 2177 (Δ -270)
With Vladimir Varbanov as white
14% Vladimir14% draw73% Ivan
With Ivan Kochiev as white
9% Vladimir12% draw80% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Varbanov | Ivan Kochiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1907 | 2177 |
| Peak rating | 1907 · Mar 2024 | 2190 · Sep 2020 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #46,610 | #9,460 |
| World rank peak | #40,177 | #8,939 |
| Federation rank now | #219 | #60 |
| Games (career, STD) | 190 | 463 |
| Months active | 166 | 167 |
| % white wins | 50% | 58% |
| % black wins | 42% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 81 |
Best Win
Vladimir Varbanov
Ivan Kochiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Varbanov
Ivan Kochiev