Alija Muratovic vs Milko Popchev
Alija Muratovic (64, GM, SRB) and Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Muratovic leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2458 and 2167, the Elo model gives Muratovic a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2458 vs 2167 (Δ +291)
With Alija Muratovic as white
81% Alija12% draw7% Milko
With Milko Popchev as white
74% Alija15% draw11% Milko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alija Muratovic | Milko Popchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2458 | 2167+4 |
| Peak rating | 2513 · Aug 2023 | 2502 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 61 | 46 |
| World rank now | #939 | #10,079 |
| World rank peak | #556 | #658 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 111 | 2,291 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2369 | 2146 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 494 |
Best Win
Alija Muratovic
Milko Popchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alija Muratovic
Milko Popchev