Sasho Nikolov vs Krasimir Rusev
IM Sasho Nikolov (2218) · GM Krasimir Rusev (2463)
Sasho Nikolov and Krasimir Rusev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Nikolov leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rusev with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-BUL |
| Jun 2017 | Sasho Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Albena Open |
| Feb 2014 | Sasho Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 36th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Sep 2012 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 62nd chT-BUL B |
| Jun 2011 | Sasho Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | chT-BUL 61th |
| Apr 2011 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BUL 75th |
| Sep 2010 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
| Feb 2010 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 32nd ch-BUL Open |
| Jan 2010 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial |
| Mar 2007 | Sasho Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-BUL 71st |
| May 2005 | Krasimir Rusev | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL 69th |
| Mar 2004 | Sasho Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL qual |
| Dec 2003 | Sasho Nikolov | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Grigorov Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sasho Nikolov and Krasimir Rusev?
In 13 recorded games, Sasho Nikolov has 2 wins, Krasimir Rusev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sasho Nikolov and Krasimir Rusev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Sasho Nikolov and Krasimir Rusev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.