Alexander Popov vs Sofia Korzhova
Alexander Popov (22, RUS) and Sofia Korzhova (21, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Korzhova leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1563 and 1783, the Elo model gives Korzhova a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1563 vs 1783 (Δ -220)
With Alexander Popov as white
19% Alexander13% draw68% Sofia
With Sofia Korzhova as white
13% Alexander11% draw76% Sofia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Popov | Sofia Korzhova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1563 | 1783 |
| Peak rating | 1563 · Mar 2024 | 1783 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 19 |
| World rank now | #111,059 | #76,227 |
| World rank peak | #99,645 | #68,098 |
| Federation rank now | #5,045 | #2,315 |
| Games (career, STD) | 307 | 472 |
| Months active | 151 | 135 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 49% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Alexander Popov
Sofia Korzhova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Popov
Sofia Korzhova