Momchil Nikolov vs Velislav Kukov
GM Momchil Nikolov (2421) · IM Velislav Kukov (2305)
Momchil Nikolov and Velislav Kukov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Sep 2014. Nikolov leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Kukov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Kukov with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Kukov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Kukov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E54 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 64th chT-BUL |
| Jan 2012 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Nov 2010 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL U26 |
| Apr 2010 | Momchil Nikolov | Velislav Kukov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BUL 74th |
| Nov 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Velislav Kukov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | BUL-ch Students |
| Feb 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Velislav Kukov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Sep 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Velislav Kukov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
| Feb 2007 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-BUL qual |
| Feb 2007 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Jun 2003 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | DIP U20 |
| Dec 2002 | Velislav Kukov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Baharov Memorial Open |
| Jan 2001 | Momchil Nikolov | Velislav Kukov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-BUL U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Momchil Nikolov and Velislav Kukov?
In 12 recorded games, Momchil Nikolov has 4 wins, Velislav Kukov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Momchil Nikolov and Velislav Kukov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Sep 2014.
What openings do Momchil Nikolov and Velislav Kukov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.