Sasho Nikolov vs Momchil Nikolov
IM Sasho Nikolov (2223) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Sasho Nikolov and Momchil Nikolov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Nikolov leads 6 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolov with White | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Nikolov with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid |
| Oct 2025 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st Liga Central SRB |
| Aug 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | English Opening | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th |
| Sep 2020 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Primorsko Open |
| Mar 2020 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-BUL 84th |
| Sep 2015 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Albena Vivacom Open |
| Jun 2014 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8th Varna Open A |
| Sep 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 63rd chT-BUL GpA |
| Aug 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 12th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial A |
| Oct 2011 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 19th Skopje Open |
| Apr 2011 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL 75th |
| May 2009 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 59th chT-BUL |
| Sep 2007 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
| Mar 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-BUL 71st |
| Mar 2004 | Sasho Nikolov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL qual |
| Feb 2004 | Momchil Nikolov | Sasho Nikolov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sasho Nikolov and Momchil Nikolov?
In 16 recorded games, Sasho Nikolov has 6 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Sasho Nikolov and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Sasho Nikolov and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.