Kiril Georgiev vs Sasho Nikolov
GM Kiril Georgiev (2525) · IM Sasho Nikolov (2223)
Kiril Georgiev and Sasho Nikolov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1982 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Georgiev leads 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiev with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nikolov with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Sasho Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-BUL |
| Nov 2015 | Sasho Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Skopje Mitrov Tikata Memorial |
| Mar 2014 | Sasho Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Skopje Karposh Open |
| Apr 2012 | Kiril Georgiev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Skopje Karposh Open |
| Jun 2011 | Kiril Georgiev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-BUL 61th |
| Jan 2010 | Kiril Georgiev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial |
| May 2009 | Kiril Georgiev | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 59th chT-BUL |
| Jan 1992 | Kiril Georgiev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bankia tt |
| Jan 1988 | Kiril Georgiev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-BUL |
| Dec 1982 | Sasho Nikolov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-BUL 36 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Kiril Georgiev and Sasho Nikolov?
In 10 recorded games, Kiril Georgiev has 9 wins, Sasho Nikolov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Kiril Georgiev and Sasho Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 1982 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Kiril Georgiev and Sasho Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.