Alexander Popov vs Damir Gafarov
Alexander Popov (22, RUS) and Damir Gafarov (22, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Gafarov leads with 10 wins to 2, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Tuimazy-2020 Junior under 18 saw Gafarov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1563 and 1952, the Elo model gives Gafarov a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1563 vs 1952 (Δ -389)
With Alexander Popov as white
7% Alexander9% draw84% Damir
With Damir Gafarov as white
4% Alexander7% draw88% Damir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Popov | Damir Gafarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1563 | 1952 |
| Peak rating | 1563 · Mar 2024 | 2055 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 20 | 15 |
| World rank now | #111,059 | #35,176 |
| World rank peak | #99,645 | #22,631 |
| Federation rank now | #5,045 | #964 |
| Games (career, STD) | 307 | 542 |
| Months active | 151 | 146 |
| % white wins | 52% | 64% |
| % black wins | 49% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander Popov
Damir Gafarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Popov
Damir Gafarov