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Dimitrov, Nikolai

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FIDEFIDE 2511649· Male· Ireland· Born in 1955

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Nikolai Dimitrov, a 71-year-old Irish player, is rated 1542. He has fluctuated between 1530 and 1597 over the past 2 years. 54 rated games in the past year (≈26/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival Weekender 2026 Major, Williamson Shield 2026, and 21st Gonzaga Charity Classic 2026 Major. Also played 4 rapid (including Drogheda Super Rapid 2K25 KlimaX) and 2 blitz events (including ICU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026 - Blitz) recently. His peak of 1623 was reached at age 69 (Mar 2024).

Current rating

1542

Standard

Rpd1566·Blz1563

All-time high

1623

−81 pts below
Mar 2024 · age 69

Activity

44

games / yr avg. · ≈4/mo

54 past 12 mo · ≈5/mo
classical only
Active

Signature stat

#168,537

#168,537 · players worldwide · of 216,808

Career timeline

14 entries
2026
46th Irish 70-75 player
at age 71 · rated 1542
May 2026
2024
Best 12-month gain (+218 Elo)
1405 → 1623
Mar 2024
Crossed 1600
at age 69
Mar 2024
Crossed 1500
at age 69
Mar 2024
Re-crossed 1400
at age 69
Mar 2024
All-time peak 1623
at age 69 · −81 from today
Mar 2024

Standard rating history

Last 12 months — activity & highlights

Best result
Drogheda Chess Congress 2025 - Fox Major 2025
perf 1715 (+170) · 3/5 · #18
Top opponent
vs Alan Lane 1,715
21st Gonzaga Charity Classic 2026 Major · Jan 2026 · +14.8 Elo
Evolution
-3
1545 → 1542
Tournaments
15
78 games
Score
29.5/ 7837.8%
32W3D43L

Last 12 months — tournaments

top 10 of 14
EventDateScoreRankPerfΔ Elo
The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival Weekender 2026 Major
Swiss
Jan 20263/3#102303+7.0
Williamson Shield 2026
Open Swiss
Jan 20262/4#261685-5.0
21st Gonzaga Charity Classic 2026 Major
Swiss
Jan 20262.5/6#141583+6.2
The Irish 65plus Championship 2026
Swiss
Jan 20262/6#241518-4.8
Limerick Open 2025
Open Swiss
Nov 20250/2#59—-12.8
Worst Elo result: Ulster Masters Chess Championship u1700 (-17.8 Elo, finished #12).

Rankings

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Ireland
#882
out of 1,228 players
Europe
#109,115
in continent
World
#168,506
out of 400,000+

National ranking

Europe & World

Europe
World
Ireland
1
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2
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2,418
3
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2,388
4
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2,357
5
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2,354
6
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2,344
7
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2,338
8
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2,320
9
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2,297
10
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2,296
...
882🇮🇪Dimitrov, Nikolai1,542
Europe
1
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2,840
2
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2,767
3
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2,759
3
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2,759
5
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2,739
6
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2,735
7
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2,729
8
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2,717
8
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2,717
10
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2,708
...
109115🇮🇪Dimitrov, Nikolai1,542
World
1
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2,840
2
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2,792
3
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2,788
4
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2,780
5
🇺🇿Sindarov, JavokhirFollow Javokhir SindarovTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,776
6
🇳🇱Giri, AnishFollow Anish GiriTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,767
7
🇩🇪Keymer, VincentFollow Vincent KeymerTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,759
7
🇫🇷Firouzja, AlirezaFollow Alireza FirouzjaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,759
9
🇺🇸So, WesleyFollow Wesley SoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.
2,754
10
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2,753
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168506🇮🇪Dimitrov, Nikolai1,542