Ivan Banovic vs Milan S Popovic
Ivan Banovic (32, SRB) and Milan S Popovic (31, FM, SRB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 30 rapid/blitz games. Popovic leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2254 and 2375, the Elo model gives Popovic a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2254 vs 2375 (Δ -121)
With Ivan Banovic as white
27% Ivan23% draw51% Milan
With Milan S Popovic as white
19% Ivan19% draw62% Milan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Banovic | Milan S Popovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2254 | 2375 |
| Peak rating | 2254 · Dec 2019 | 2393 · Jul 2022 |
| Peak age | 25 | 27 |
| World rank now | #6,224 | #2,131 |
| World rank peak | #5,847 | #2,009 |
| Federation rank now | #241 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 490 | 583 |
| Months active | 186 | 177 |
| % white wins | 53% | 64% |
| % black wins | 40% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2373 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 186 |
Best Win
Ivan Banovic
Milan S Popovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Banovic
Milan S Popovic