Yavor Nikolov vs Stilian Angelov
Yavor Nikolov (21, BUL) and Stilian Angelov (20, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Nikolov leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2046 and 1872, the Elo model gives Nikolov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2046 vs 1872 (Δ +174)
With Yavor Nikolov as white
70% Yavor14% draw16% Stilian
With Stilian Angelov as white
61% Yavor17% draw23% Stilian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yavor Nikolov | Stilian Angelov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2046 | 1872 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Aug 2022 | 1872 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #21,225 | #52,641 |
| World rank peak | #8,311 | #39,059 |
| Federation rank now | #102 | #195 |
| Games (career, STD) | 579 | 276 |
| Months active | 135 | 125 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1760 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 9 |
Best Win
Yavor Nikolov
Stilian Angelov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yavor Nikolov
Stilian Angelov