Milko Popchev vs Mikhail M Ivanov
Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) and Mikhail M Ivanov (57, GM, SRB) have met 10 times in classical OTB. All 10 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at MEDJUNARODNI OPEN SAHOVSKI TURNIR NSK 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2167 and 2278, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2167 vs 2278 (Δ -111)
With Milko Popchev as white
28% Milko22% draw50% Mikhail
With Mikhail M Ivanov as white
21% Milko19% draw61% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Milko Popchev | Mikhail M Ivanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2167 | 2278 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Jul 2010 | 2497 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 46 | 39 |
| World rank now | #10,080 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #658 | #634 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #124 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,291 | 2,433 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 47% | 48% |
| % black wins | 43% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | 2253 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 488 | 118 |
Best Win
Milko Popchev
Mikhail M Ivanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Milko Popchev
Mikhail M Ivanov