Vasil Spasov vs Martin Petrov
GM Vasil Spasov (2355) · GM Martin Petrov (2530)
Vasil Spasov and Martin Petrov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Spasov leads 2 wins to 1, with 11 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 22 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Spasov | Draws | Petrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spasov with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Petrov with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Spasov | Draws | Petrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Spasov | Draws | Petrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B37 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | V Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-BUL |
| Aug 2025 | Martin Petrov | V Spasov | 1-0 | Philidor | 47th Georgi Tringov |
| Jan 2023 | Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BUL |
| Oct 2022 | Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2nd Plovdiv Trainers and Students |
| Sep 2021 | Martin Petrov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Primorsko Open |
| Sep 2020 | Martin Petrov | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Primorsko Open |
| Sep 2020 | Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-BUL 70th |
| Sep 2020 | Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-BUL rapid 70th |
| Jul 2020 | Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 42nd |
| Mar 2020 | Martin Petrov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BUL 84th |
| Sep 2019 | Martin Petrov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Primorsko Open A |
| Mar 2018 | Vasil Spasov | Martin Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-BUL 82nd |
| Apr 2015 | Martin Petrov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-BUL 79th |
| Dec 2010 | Martin Petrov | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Bansko Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasil Spasov and Martin Petrov?
In 14 recorded games, Vasil Spasov has 2 wins, Martin Petrov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Vasil Spasov and Martin Petrov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2010 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Vasil Spasov and Martin Petrov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.