Ludmila Popova vs Olga Polykovskaya
Ludmila Popova (77, RUS) and Olga Polykovskaya (74, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Polykovskaya leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1506 and 1627, the Elo model gives Polykovskaya a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1506 vs 1627 (Δ -121)
With Ludmila Popova as white
30% Ludmila15% draw54% Olga
With Olga Polykovskaya as white
23% Ludmila13% draw65% Olga
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ludmila Popova | Olga Polykovskaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1506 | 1627 |
| Peak rating | 1506 · Mar 2024 | 1697 · May 2010 |
| Peak age | 75 | 58 |
| World rank now | #147,459 | #124,730 |
| World rank peak | #125,065 | #57,789 |
| Federation rank now | #8,638 | #6,540 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 119 |
| Months active | 124 | 180 |
| % white wins | 29% | 30% |
| % black wins | 24% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ludmila Popova
Olga Polykovskaya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ludmila Popova
Olga Polykovskaya