Krasimir Rusev vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Krasimir Rusev (2463) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2422)
Krasimir Rusev and Momchil Nikolov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Rusev leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 16 draws (24% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rusev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusev with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Nikolov with White | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rusev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rusev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2nd Plovdiv Trainers and Students |
| Mar 2020 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL 84th |
| Feb 2019 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-BUL 83rd |
| Apr 2017 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-BUL 81st |
| Apr 2017 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-BUL 81st |
| Apr 2016 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-BUL 80th |
| May 2013 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Odense Andersen Open |
| Apr 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | ch-BUL 77th |
| Apr 2012 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL |
| Apr 2011 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Feb 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL |
| Oct 2008 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Sofia Bobotsov Memorial 1st |
| Mar 2008 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BUL 72nd |
| Sep 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
| Mar 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-BUL 71st |
| Mar 2006 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-BUL 70th |
| Feb 2006 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Dec 2004 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Grigorov Memorial |
| Apr 2004 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-BUL 68th |
| Feb 2004 | Momchil Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Jun 2003 | Krasimir Rusev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | DIP U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Krasimir Rusev and Momchil Nikolov?
In 21 recorded games, Krasimir Rusev has 2 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Krasimir Rusev and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jun 2003 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Krasimir Rusev and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.