Vladimir Petkov vs Velislav Kukov
GM Vladimir Petkov (2414) · IM Velislav Kukov (2305)
Vladimir Petkov and Velislav Kukov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2007 and the most recent in Aug 2019. Petkov leads 5 wins to 2, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petkov | Draws | Kukov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petkov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kukov with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petkov | Draws | Kukov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petkov | Draws | Kukov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 7th Pontevedra Open |
| Nov 2016 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Marrakesh Sekkat Open |
| Oct 2016 | Vladimir Petkov | Velislav Kukov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Liffre Open |
| Oct 2016 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 17th Nichelino Open |
| Sep 2014 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 64th chT-BUL |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Petkov | Velislav Kukov | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 63rd chT-BUL GpA |
| Jan 2012 | Vladimir Petkov | Velislav Kukov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Palmi Open |
| Oct 2011 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 0-1 | English Opening | 2nd Sofia Open |
| Apr 2010 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BUL 74th |
| Jan 2010 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial |
| May 2009 | Velislav Kukov | Vladimir Petkov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 59th chT-BUL |
| Feb 2009 | Vladimir Petkov | Velislav Kukov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Feb 2007 | Vladimir Petkov | Velislav Kukov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Petkov and Velislav Kukov?
In 13 recorded games, Vladimir Petkov has 5 wins, Velislav Kukov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Petkov and Velislav Kukov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2007 to Aug 2019.
What openings do Vladimir Petkov and Velislav Kukov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.