Momchil Nikolov vs Lachezar Yordanov
GM Momchil Nikolov (2421) · FM Lachezar Yordanov (2343)
Momchil Nikolov and Lachezar Yordanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Nikolov leads 2 wins to 0, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Yordanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Yordanov with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Yordanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Yordanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Lachezar Yordanov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Jul 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial |
| Jan 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-BUL |
| Sep 2022 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 2nd Plovdiv Trainers and Students |
| Oct 2021 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 48th chT2-GRE |
| Sep 2020 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Primorsko Open |
| Sep 2020 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-BUL rapid 70th |
| Sep 2018 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Primorsko Open |
| Sep 2017 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Primorsko Open |
| Apr 2017 | Momchil Nikolov | Lachezar Yordanov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-BUL 81st |
| Apr 2017 | Lachezar Yordanov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL 81st |
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What is the head-to-head score between Momchil Nikolov and Lachezar Yordanov?
In 11 recorded games, Momchil Nikolov has 2 wins, Lachezar Yordanov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Momchil Nikolov and Lachezar Yordanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Momchil Nikolov and Lachezar Yordanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.