Sasho Nikolov vs Ivajlo Enchev
IM Sasho Nikolov (2215) · GM Ivajlo Enchev (2351)
Sasho Nikolov and Ivajlo Enchev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2008 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nikolov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Enchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Enchev with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Enchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Enchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ivajlo Enchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A |
| Aug 2023 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 0-1 | Catalan | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th |
| Jul 2020 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 42nd |
| Sep 2019 | Ivajlo Enchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Primorsko Open A |
| Jun 2015 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th Varna Open A |
| Feb 2012 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 76th ch-BUL sf |
| Apr 2011 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Nov 2008 | Ivajlo Enchev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Baharov Memorial Open 16th |
| Oct 2008 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 58th chT2-BUL |
| Jul 2008 | Sasho Nikolov | Ivajlo Enchev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Sofia CSKA Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sasho Nikolov and Ivajlo Enchev?
In 10 recorded games, Sasho Nikolov has 2 wins, Ivajlo Enchev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sasho Nikolov and Ivajlo Enchev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2008 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Sasho Nikolov and Ivajlo Enchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.