Alexander Popov vs Ilnar Bigalin
Alexander Popov (22, RUS) and Ilnar Bigalin (22, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Bigalin leads with 10 wins to 1, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Tuimazy-2020 Junior under 18 saw Bigalin prevail. With current classical ratings of 1563 and 2009, the Elo model gives Bigalin a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1563 vs 2009 (Δ -446)
With Alexander Popov as white
5% Alexander8% draw88% Ilnar
With Ilnar Bigalin as white
3% Alexander7% draw91% Ilnar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Popov | Ilnar Bigalin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1563 | 2009 |
| Peak rating | 1563 · Mar 2024 | 2009 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #111,059 | #26,129 |
| World rank peak | #99,645 | #26,108 |
| Federation rank now | #5,045 | #783 |
| Games (career, STD) | 307 | 698 |
| Months active | 151 | 140 |
| % white wins | 52% | 67% |
| % black wins | 49% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1902 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 90 |
Best Win
Alexander Popov
Ilnar Bigalin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Popov
Ilnar Bigalin