Spas Kozhuharov vs Momchil Nikolov
IM Spas Kozhuharov (2331) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Spas Kozhuharov and Momchil Nikolov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Kozhuharov leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kozhuharov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kozhuharov with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Nikolov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kozhuharov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kozhuharov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Momchil Nikolov | Spas Kozhuharov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 47th Georgi Tringov |
| Aug 2024 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th |
| Aug 2023 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th |
| Mar 2019 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL 83rd |
| Sep 2013 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 63rd chT-BUL GpA |
| Apr 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | Spas Kozhuharov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-BUL 77th |
| Jun 2010 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-BUL A 60th |
| Jan 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Spas Kozhuharov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Sofia Kirov Memorial |
| Mar 2008 | Momchil Nikolov | Spas Kozhuharov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-BUL 72nd |
| Mar 2007 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-BUL 71st |
| Feb 2006 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Feb 2004 | Momchil Nikolov | Spas Kozhuharov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| May 2001 | Spas Kozhuharov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 65th ch-BUL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Spas Kozhuharov and Momchil Nikolov?
In 13 recorded games, Spas Kozhuharov has 2 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Spas Kozhuharov and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2001 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Spas Kozhuharov and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.