Kiril Georgiev vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Kiril Georgiev (2512) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2422)
Kiril Georgiev and Momchil Nikolov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Georgiev leads 1 wins to 0, with 9 draws (10% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiev with White | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nikolov with White | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Asenovgrad Rapid Tournament 2025 |
| Jan 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Sep 2020 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-BUL 70th |
| Jun 2015 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 64th chT-BUL |
| Jun 2014 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Albena Masters Open |
| May 2014 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL 78th |
| Apr 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL 77th |
| Jun 2011 | Kiril Georgiev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-BUL 61th |
| Apr 2010 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-BUL 74th |
| May 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 59th chT-BUL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kiril Georgiev and Momchil Nikolov?
In 10 recorded games, Kiril Georgiev has 1 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Kiril Georgiev and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2009 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Kiril Georgiev and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.