Boris Chatalbashev vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Boris Chatalbashev (2507) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Boris Chatalbashev and Momchil Nikolov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Apr 2016. Chatalbashev leads 1 wins to 0, with 12 draws (8% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chatalbashev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatalbashev with White | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nikolov with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chatalbashev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chatalbashev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-BUL 80th |
| Jul 2015 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12th South Wales Open |
| Sep 2012 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-BUL A 62nd |
| Jun 2011 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-BUL 61th |
| Apr 2011 | Momchil Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | ch-BUL 75th |
| Apr 2010 | Momchil Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL 74th |
| Jan 2010 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 1st Pleven Balkan GP Final |
| May 2009 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 59th chT-BUL |
| Feb 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BUL |
| Oct 2007 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57th chT-BUL |
| Mar 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-BUL 71st |
| Oct 2006 | Momchil Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-BUL 56th |
| Apr 2004 | Boris Chatalbashev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL 68th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Chatalbashev and Momchil Nikolov?
In 13 recorded games, Boris Chatalbashev has 1 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Boris Chatalbashev and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Apr 2016.
What openings do Boris Chatalbashev and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.