Tikhon Popov vs Roman A. Pishchalnikov
Tikhon Popov (17, FM, RUS) and Roman A. Pishchalnikov (27, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2283 and 1825, the Elo model gives Popov a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 1825 (Δ +458)
With Tikhon Popov as white
91% Tikhon7% draw2% Roman
With Roman A. Pishchalnikov as white
88% Tikhon9% draw4% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tikhon Popov | Roman A. Pishchalnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 1825 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Aug 2025 | 1866 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 16 | 19 |
| World rank now | #4,643 | #65,230 |
| World rank peak | #3,041 | #44,437 |
| Federation rank now | #201 | #1,831 |
| Games (career, STD) | 565 | 186 |
| Months active | 100 | 140 |
| % white wins | 61% | 49% |
| % black wins | 54% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2267 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 293 | 9 |
Best Win
Tikhon Popov
Roman A. Pishchalnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tikhon Popov
Roman A. Pishchalnikov