Petar Drenchev vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Petar Drenchev (2321) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Petar Drenchev and Momchil Nikolov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2002 and the most recent in May 2025. Drenchev leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, 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 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Drenchev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drenchev with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nikolov with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Drenchev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Drenchev | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D25 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st Sofia Spring |
| Aug 2024 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th |
| Jul 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1-0 | English Opening | Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial |
| Mar 2020 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL 84th |
| Sep 2014 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 13th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
| May 2014 | Petar Drenchev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL 78th |
| Jun 2013 | Petar Drenchev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7th Varna Open |
| Mar 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL 71st |
| Feb 2007 | Petar Drenchev | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Feb 2006 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Mar 2004 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-BUL qual |
| Oct 2002 | Momchil Nikolov | Petar Drenchev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Mizia Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Petar Drenchev and Momchil Nikolov?
In 12 recorded games, Petar Drenchev has 2 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Petar Drenchev and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2002 to May 2025.
What openings do Petar Drenchev and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.