Sasho Nikolov vs Boris Chatalbashev
IM Sasho Nikolov (2223) · GM Boris Chatalbashev (2507)
Sasho Nikolov and Boris Chatalbashev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Sep 2020. Nikolov leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Chatalbashev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Chatalbashev with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Chatalbashev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Chatalbashev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Boris Chatalbashev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Primorsko Open |
| Jun 2013 | Boris Chatalbashev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Albena Masters Open |
| Jun 2012 | Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open |
| Jun 2011 | Boris Chatalbashev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-BUL 61th |
| Apr 2011 | Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| May 2009 | Boris Chatalbashev | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 59th chT-BUL |
| Mar 2007 | Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL 71st |
| Feb 2007 | Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Sep 2005 | Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4th Kesarovski Georgiev Mem |
| Jun 2005 | Boris Chatalbashev | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL 69th |
| Oct 2001 | Sasho Nikolov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-BUL |
| Jan 1991 | Boris Chatalbashev | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL 22nd |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sasho Nikolov and Boris Chatalbashev?
In 12 recorded games, Sasho Nikolov has 4 wins, Boris Chatalbashev has 8 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Sasho Nikolov and Boris Chatalbashev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Sep 2020.
What openings do Sasho Nikolov and Boris Chatalbashev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.