Mikhail Grygoriv vs Sergey A. Popov
Mikhail Grygoriv (67, FM, UKR) and Sergey A. Popov (69, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 30 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 49 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2223 and 1891, the Elo model gives Grygoriv a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2223 vs 1891 (Δ +332)
With Mikhail Grygoriv as white
84% Mikhail10% draw6% Sergey
With Sergey A. Popov as white
79% Mikhail12% draw9% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Grygoriv | Sergey A. Popov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2223 | 1891 |
| Peak rating | 2339 · Jul 2001 | 2160 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 42 | 44 |
| World rank now | #6,992 | #50,395 |
| World rank peak | #3,631 | #16,877 |
| Federation rank now | #187 | #526 |
| Games (career, STD) | 45 | 112 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 64% | 52% |
| % black wins | 63% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1564 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 55 |
Best Win
Mikhail Grygoriv
Sergey A. Popov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Grygoriv
Sergey A. Popov