Aleksander Delchev vs Nikolai Ninov
GM Aleksander Delchev (2412) · GM Nikolai Ninov (2324)
Aleksander Delchev and Nikolai Ninov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in May 2024. Delchev leads 2 wins to 1, with 10 draws (23% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Delchev | Draws | Ninov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delchev with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Ninov with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Delchev | Draws | Ninov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Delchev | Draws | Ninov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dimitrovgrad |
| May 2014 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | LLucmajor Open 3rd |
| Sep 2013 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 63rd chT-BUL GpA |
| Apr 2011 | Nikolai Ninov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Jul 2010 | Nikolai Ninov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Pamplona San Juan Open 4th |
| May 2010 | Nikolai Ninov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-BUL A 60th |
| May 2001 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 65th ch-BUL |
| Jan 1995 | Nikolai Ninov | Aleksander Delchev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-BUL |
| Jan 1995 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-BUL |
| Jan 1995 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Nikolai Ninov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Odorheiu Secuiesc zt |
| Jan 1995 | Nikolai Ninov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-BUL Rapid |
| Jan 1991 | Aleksander Delchev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BUL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksander Delchev and Nikolai Ninov?
In 13 recorded games, Aleksander Delchev has 2 wins, Nikolai Ninov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Aleksander Delchev and Nikolai Ninov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1991 to May 2024.
What openings do Aleksander Delchev and Nikolai Ninov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.