Elitsa Raeva vs Adriana Nikolova
WIM Elitsa Raeva (2176) · WGM Adriana Nikolova (2184)
Elitsa Raeva and Adriana Nikolova have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Raeva leads 7 wins to 6, with 9 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Raeva | Draws | Nikolova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raeva with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Nikolova with White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Raeva | Draws | Nikolova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Raeva | Draws | Nikolova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-BUL w |
| Jan 2023 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-BUL w |
| Mar 2019 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 0-1 | London System | ch-BUL 68th w |
| May 2018 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 0-1 | Colle System | ch-Pleven Bulgaria Champs w |
| Apr 2016 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-BUL 65th w |
| May 2014 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-BUL 63rd w |
| Apr 2012 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | ch-BUL w |
| Apr 2011 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BUL w 60th |
| Jul 2010 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-BUL Open w 20th |
| May 2010 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-BUL A w 43th |
| Apr 2010 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BUL w 59th |
| May 2009 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-BUL w 42th |
| Oct 2008 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BUL w 41th |
| Jul 2008 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-BUL Open w |
| Mar 2008 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-BUL w 57th |
| Jul 2007 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | BUL Open w |
| Mar 2007 | Elitsa Raeva | Adriana Nikolova | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BUL w 56th |
| Feb 2007 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-BUL qual w |
| Jan 2007 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-BUL U20 Girls |
| Jul 2006 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Vratsa Open w |
| Mar 2006 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-BUL w 55th |
| Mar 2004 | Adriana Nikolova | Elitsa Raeva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-BUL U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elitsa Raeva and Adriana Nikolova?
In 22 recorded games, Elitsa Raeva has 7 wins, Adriana Nikolova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Elitsa Raeva and Adriana Nikolova played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Elitsa Raeva and Adriana Nikolova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.