Arkadi Eremeevich Vul vs Igor V. Popelyshev
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul (73, GM, RUS) and Igor V. Popelyshev (77, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Vul leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2109 and 2013, the Elo model gives Vul a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2109 vs 2013 (Δ +96)
With Arkadi Eremeevich Vul as white
59% Arkadi18% draw23% Igor
With Igor V. Popelyshev as white
48% Arkadi21% draw31% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadi Eremeevich Vul | Igor V. Popelyshev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2109 | 2013 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Oct 2003 | 2194 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 50 | 59 |
| World rank now | #14,564 | #25,571 |
| World rank peak | #526 | #11,768 |
| Federation rank now | #496 | #1,372 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,448 | 713 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 53% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 672 | 0 |
Best Win
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Igor V. Popelyshev
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).
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Igor V. Popelyshev