Milko Popchev vs Alan Bibilov
Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) and Alan Bibilov (17, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Popchev leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2167 and 1980, the Elo model gives Popchev a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2167 vs 1980 (Δ +187)
With Milko Popchev as white
71% Milko14% draw15% Alan
With Alan Bibilov as white
62% Milko17% draw21% Alan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Milko Popchev | Alan Bibilov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2167 | 1980 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Jul 2010 | 2048 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 46 | 17 |
| World rank now | #10,080 | #30,770 |
| World rank peak | #658 | #20,993 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #885 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,291 | 334 |
| Months active | 218 | 86 |
| % white wins | 47% | 45% |
| % black wins | 43% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | 1981 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 488 | 181 |
Best Win
Milko Popchev
Alan Bibilov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Milko Popchev
Alan Bibilov