Sasho Nikolov vs Aleksander Delchev
IM Sasho Nikolov (2223) · GM Aleksander Delchev (2412)
Sasho Nikolov and Aleksander Delchev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Nikolov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Delchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Delchev with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Delchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Delchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sasho Nikolov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid |
| Oct 2025 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st Liga Central SRB |
| Jul 2012 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Varna Open |
| Jun 2011 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Catalan | 19th Albena Open |
| Apr 2011 | Sasho Nikolov | Aleksander Delchev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BUL 75th |
| May 2009 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 59th chT-BUL |
| Dec 2002 | Sasho Nikolov | Aleksander Delchev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 10th Baharov Memorial Open |
| Sep 2002 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BUL |
| Oct 2001 | Sasho Nikolov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-BUL |
| Jan 1997 | Sasho Nikolov | Aleksander Delchev | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 18th Bled Open |
| Jan 1997 | Sasho Nikolov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Portoroz Open |
| Jan 1992 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Bankia Open |
| Jan 1991 | Aleksander Delchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-BUL 22nd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sasho Nikolov and Aleksander Delchev?
In 13 recorded games, Sasho Nikolov has 2 wins, Aleksander Delchev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sasho Nikolov and Aleksander Delchev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Sasho Nikolov and Aleksander Delchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.