Alina Makhanova vs Ludmila Popova
Alina Makhanova (86, RUS) and Ludmila Popova (77, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Makhanova leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1597 and 1506, the Elo model gives Makhanova a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1597 vs 1506 (Δ +91)
With Alina Makhanova as white
61% Alina14% draw26% Ludmila
With Ludmila Popova as white
50% Alina16% draw34% Ludmila
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alina Makhanova | Ludmila Popova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1597 | 1506 |
| Peak rating | 1649 · Jan 2011 | 1506 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 71 | 75 |
| World rank now | #111,191 | #147,459 |
| World rank peak | #68,209 | #125,065 |
| Federation rank now | #5,078 | #8,638 |
| Games (career, STD) | 139 | 117 |
| Months active | 174 | 124 |
| % white wins | 34% | 29% |
| % black wins | 26% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alina Makhanova
Ludmila Popova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alina Makhanova
Ludmila Popova