Petar Ratkovic vs Milko Popchev
Petar Ratkovic (29, FM, SRB) and Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Ratkovic leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2200 and 2167, the Elo model gives Ratkovic a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2200 vs 2167 (Δ +33)
With Petar Ratkovic as white
49% Petar22% draw29% Milko
With Milko Popchev as white
37% Petar26% draw37% Milko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Petar Ratkovic | Milko Popchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2200 | 2167 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · Nov 2024 | 2502 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 27 | 46 |
| World rank now | #8,164 | #10,080 |
| World rank peak | #3,948 | #658 |
| Federation rank now | #238 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 613 | 2,291 |
| Months active | 183 | 218 |
| % white wins | 43% | 47% |
| % black wins | 36% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2161 | 2144 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 224 | 490 |
Best Win
Petar Ratkovic
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).
Petar Ratkovic
Milko Popchev