Vladimir Petkov vs Momchil Nikolov
GM Vladimir Petkov (2414) · GM Momchil Nikolov (2421)
Vladimir Petkov and Momchil Nikolov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2004 and the most recent in Apr 2016. Petkov leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petkov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petkov with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Nikolov with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petkov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petkov | Draws | Nikolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 0-1 | London System | ch-BUL 80th |
| Sep 2014 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 64th chT-BUL |
| Dec 2013 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6th Marseille Open |
| Apr 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | Vladimir Petkov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL 77th |
| Apr 2012 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-BUL |
| Apr 2010 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-BUL 74th |
| Feb 2009 | Momchil Nikolov | Vladimir Petkov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BUL |
| Mar 2008 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-BUL 72nd |
| Aug 2007 | Momchil Nikolov | Vladimir Petkov | 1-0 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16th Kavala Open |
| Mar 2006 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-BUL 70th |
| Sep 2004 | Vladimir Petkov | Momchil Nikolov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3rd Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Petkov and Momchil Nikolov?
In 11 recorded games, Vladimir Petkov has 5 wins, Momchil Nikolov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Vladimir Petkov and Momchil Nikolov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2004 to Apr 2016.
What openings do Vladimir Petkov and Momchil Nikolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Richter-Veresov Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.