Yavor Nikolov vs Plamen Stoyanov
Yavor Nikolov (21, BUL) and Plamen Stoyanov (20, BUL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Nikolov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2046 and 2096, the Elo model gives Stoyanov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2046 vs 2096 (Δ -50)
With Yavor Nikolov as white
36% Yavor24% draw40% Plamen
With Plamen Stoyanov as white
28% Yavor20% draw52% Plamen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yavor Nikolov | Plamen Stoyanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2046 | 2096 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Aug 2022 | 2142 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #21,225 | #14,684 |
| World rank peak | #8,311 | #11,496 |
| Federation rank now | #102 | #84 |
| Games (career, STD) | 579 | 204 |
| Months active | 135 | 122 |
| % white wins | 56% | 46% |
| % black wins | 52% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1760 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 0 |
Best Win
Yavor Nikolov
Plamen Stoyanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yavor Nikolov
Plamen Stoyanov