Alua Nurman vs Kristina Popandopulo
Alua Nurman (19, IM, KAZ) and Kristina Popandopulo (20, WFM, KAZ) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Nurman leads the classical series 8–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2032, the Elo model gives Nurman a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2032 (Δ +411)
With Alua Nurman as white
88% Alua9% draw3% Kristina
With Kristina Popandopulo as white
84% Alua11% draw5% Kristina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alua Nurman | Kristina Popandopulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2032 |
| Peak rating | 2443 · Apr 2026 | 2069 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #22,929 |
| World rank peak | #1,099 | #17,362 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #169 |
| Games (career, STD) | 852 | 260 |
| Months active | 108 | 100 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2391 | 1937 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 232 | 79 |
Best Win
Alua Nurman
Kristina Popandopulo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alua Nurman
Kristina Popandopulo