Vasil Spasov vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Vasil Spasov (2355) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Vasil Spasov and Momchil Nikolov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Spasov leads 0 wins to 1 - trailing overall, with 21 draws (5% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 24 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Spasov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spasov with White | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nikolov with White | 12 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Spasov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Spasov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Momchil Nikolov | V Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st Kardzhali International Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | V Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 47th Georgi Tringov |
| Nov 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th Pozarevac Rudar GM3 |
| Nov 2023 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 10th Pozarevac Rudar GM |
| Aug 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th |
| Jan 2023 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-BUL |
| Jul 2022 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial |
| Jun 2021 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-BUL Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-BUL 83rd |
| Sep 2018 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Primorsko Open |
| Sep 2016 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Primorsko Open |
| Jun 2016 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Albena Open A |
| Apr 2016 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-BUL 80th |
| Jun 2015 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 64th chT-BUL |
| Apr 2013 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL 77th |
| Apr 2012 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BUL |
| Apr 2011 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BUL 75th |
| Apr 2010 | Vasil Spasov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BUL 74th |
| May 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 59th chT-BUL |
| Mar 2008 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-BUL 72nd |
| Apr 2004 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-BUL 68th |
| Dec 2002 | Momchil Nikolov | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 10th Baharov Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasil Spasov and Momchil Nikolov?
In 22 recorded games, Vasil Spasov has 0 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Vasil Spasov and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2002 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vasil Spasov and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.