Nikolai Ninov vs Krasimir Rusev
GM Nikolai Ninov (2310) · GM Krasimir Rusev (2463)
Nikolai Ninov and Krasimir Rusev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2005 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Ninov leads 1 wins to 0, with 10 draws (9% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 19 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ninov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rusev with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ninov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ninov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Krasimir Rusev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-BUL |
| Sep 2020 | Krasimir Rusev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-BUL 70th |
| Sep 2020 | Nikolai Ninov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | chT-BUL rapid 70th |
| Apr 2017 | Krasimir Rusev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-BUL 81st |
| Apr 2017 | Nikolai Ninov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-BUL 81st |
| Sep 2013 | Nikolai Ninov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 63rd chT-BUL GpA |
| Apr 2013 | Nikolai Ninov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BUL 77th |
| Oct 2012 | Krasimir Rusev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Copenhagen Cup IM-B |
| Apr 2011 | Nikolai Ninov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Oct 2007 | Krasimir Rusev | Nikolai Ninov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 57th chT-BUL |
| May 2005 | Nikolai Ninov | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-BUL 69th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Ninov and Krasimir Rusev?
In 11 recorded games, Nikolai Ninov has 1 wins, Krasimir Rusev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Nikolai Ninov and Krasimir Rusev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2005 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Nikolai Ninov and Krasimir Rusev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.