Marian Petrov vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Marian Petrov (2428) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Marian Petrov and Momchil Nikolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2003 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Petrov leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Nikolov with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Momchil Nikolov | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 2nd Plovdiv Trainers and Students |
| Oct 2021 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cattolica Halloween Open |
| Jun 2017 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Albena Open |
| Sep 2016 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Primorsko Open |
| Jul 2015 | Momchil Nikolov | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12th South Wales Open |
| Sep 2014 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
| Aug 2014 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th South Wales Open |
| Jan 2009 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Sofia Kirov Memorial |
| Oct 2008 | Momchil Nikolov | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 58th chT-BUL |
| Feb 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Marian Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Feb 2006 | Marian Petrov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Nov 2003 | Momchil Nikolov | Marian Petrov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-BUL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Marian Petrov and Momchil Nikolov?
In 12 recorded games, Marian Petrov has 0 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Marian Petrov and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2003 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Marian Petrov and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.