Vasil Spasov vs Dimitar Marholev
GM Vasil Spasov (2355) · IM Dimitar Marholev (2101)
Vasil Spasov and Dimitar Marholev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1999 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Spasov leads 9 wins to 0, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Spasov | Draws | Marholev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spasov with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Marholev with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Spasov | Draws | Marholev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Spasov | Draws | Marholev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vasil Spasov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th |
| Sep 2018 | Dimitar Marholev | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Primorsko Open |
| Mar 2018 | Dimitar Marholev | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-BUL 82nd |
| Apr 2015 | Vasil Spasov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-BUL 79th |
| Apr 2012 | Vasil Spasov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | ch-BUL |
| Jan 2012 | Vasil Spasov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Italian Game | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| Apr 2010 | Vasil Spasov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-BUL 74th |
| Nov 2003 | Dimitar Marholev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-BUL |
| Dec 2002 | Vasil Spasov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Baharov Memorial Open |
| May 2001 | Dimitar Marholev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 65th ch-BUL |
| May 1999 | Dimitar Marholev | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-BUL 63rd |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vasil Spasov and Dimitar Marholev?
In 11 recorded games, Vasil Spasov has 9 wins, Dimitar Marholev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Vasil Spasov and Dimitar Marholev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 1999 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Vasil Spasov and Dimitar Marholev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.