Vladimir Petkov vs Dimitar Marholev
GM Vladimir Petkov (2414) · IM Dimitar Marholev (2101)
Vladimir Petkov and Dimitar Marholev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2015. Petkov leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petkov | Draws | Marholev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petkov with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Marholev with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petkov | Draws | Marholev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petkov | Draws | Marholev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Vladimir Petkov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Mikenas Defense | 3rd Cesme Open |
| Apr 2012 | Dimitar Marholev | Vladimir Petkov | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-BUL |
| Sep 2011 | Vladimir Petkov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 2nd Livigno Open A |
| Mar 2011 | Dimitar Marholev | Vladimir Petkov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Erba Open 5th |
| Sep 2010 | Dimitar Marholev | Vladimir Petkov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14th Cesenatico Open |
| Apr 2010 | Vladimir Petkov | Dimitar Marholev | 0-1 | Rat Defense | ch-BUL 74th |
| Jan 2010 | Vladimir Petkov | Dimitar Marholev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-BUL sf |
| May 2009 | Dimitar Marholev | Vladimir Petkov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 59th chT-BUL |
| Jun 2007 | Dimitar Marholev | Vladimir Petkov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2nd Gijon Open |
| Nov 2005 | Vladimir Petkov | Dimitar Marholev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT2C-FRA 0506 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Petkov and Dimitar Marholev?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Petkov has 5 wins, Dimitar Marholev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Vladimir Petkov and Dimitar Marholev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2005 to Jun 2015.
What openings do Vladimir Petkov and Dimitar Marholev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Mikenas Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.