Boris Grachev vs Ivan Popov
Boris Grachev (40, GM, RUS) and Ivan Popov (36, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2586 and 2610, the Elo model gives Popov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2586 vs 2610 (Δ -24)
With Boris Grachev as white
37% Boris29% draw34% Ivan
With Ivan Popov as white
29% Boris26% draw45% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Grachev | Ivan Popov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2586 | 2610 |
| Peak rating | 2705 · Mar 2012 | 2661 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #199 | #137 |
| World rank peak | #35 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,106 | 1,020 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 51% | 56% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2409 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 6 |
Best Win
Boris Grachev
Ivan Popov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Grachev
Ivan Popov