Aleksa Petrovic vs Milko Popchev
Aleksa Petrovic (21, FM, SRB) and Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 8 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at SENTA - Blitz 13 Fantastico 19.jan 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2186 and 2167, the Elo model gives Petrovic a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2186 vs 2167 (Δ +19)
With Aleksa Petrovic as white
46% Aleksa23% draw31% Milko
With Milko Popchev as white
35% Aleksa25% draw40% Milko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2186 | 2167 |
| Peak rating | 2347 · Nov 2023 | 2502 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 18 | 46 |
| World rank now | #8,926 | #10,080 |
| World rank peak | #2,866 | #658 |
| Federation rank now | #264 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,298 | 2,291 |
| Months active | 138 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 47% |
| % black wins | 48% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2223 | 2144 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 411 | 490 |
Best Win
Aleksa Petrovic
Milko Popchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksa Petrovic
Milko Popchev