Momcilo Zivkovic vs Milko Popchev
Momcilo Zivkovic (60, SRB) and Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Popchev leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1994 and 2167, the Elo model gives Popchev a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1994 vs 2167 (Δ -173)
With Momcilo Zivkovic as white
22% Momcilo18% draw60% Milko
With Milko Popchev as white
16% Momcilo15% draw69% Milko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Momcilo Zivkovic | Milko Popchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1994 | 2167 |
| Peak rating | 2176 · Jan 2009 | 2502 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 43 | 46 |
| World rank now | #28,425 | #10,080 |
| World rank peak | #12,723 | #658 |
| Federation rank now | #954 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 635 | 2,291 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 47% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1946 | 2150 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 176 | 488 |
Best Win
Momcilo Zivkovic
Milko Popchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Momcilo Zivkovic
Milko Popchev