Tatiana Simonova vs Ludmila Popova
Tatiana Simonova (74, RUS) and Ludmila Popova (77, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1949 and 1506, the Elo model gives Simonova a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1949 vs 1506 (Δ +443)
With Tatiana Simonova as white
91% Tatiana6% draw3% Ludmila
With Ludmila Popova as white
88% Tatiana8% draw5% Ludmila
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tatiana Simonova | Ludmila Popova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1949 | 1506 |
| Peak rating | 1969 · Apr 2008 | 1506 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 56 | 75 |
| World rank now | #43,993 | #147,459 |
| World rank peak | #34,241 | #125,065 |
| Federation rank now | #2,943 | #8,638 |
| Games (career, STD) | 62 | 117 |
| Months active | 188 | 124 |
| % white wins | 38% | 29% |
| % black wins | 41% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Tatiana Simonova
Ludmila Popova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tatiana Simonova
Ludmila Popova