Boris Savchenko vs Ivan Popov
Boris Savchenko (40, GM, RUS) and Ivan Popov (36, GM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Popov leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2610, the Elo model gives Popov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2610 (Δ -121)
With Boris Savchenko as white
26% Boris24% draw50% Ivan
With Ivan Popov as white
19% Boris20% draw61% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2610 |
| Peak rating | 2655 · Apr 2009 | 2661 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 23 | 25 |
| World rank now | #673 | #137 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,676 | 1,020 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | 2409 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 6 |
Best Win
Boris Savchenko
Ivan Popov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Savchenko
Ivan Popov