Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Ivan Popov
Vadim Zvjaginsev (50, GM, RUS) and Ivan Popov (36, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Popov leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2529 and 2610, the Elo model gives Popov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2529 vs 2610 (Δ -81)
With Vadim Zvjaginsev as white
30% Vadim27% draw43% Ivan
With Ivan Popov as white
23% Vadim22% draw55% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2529-13 | 2610 |
| Peak rating | 2688 · Jan 2012 | 2661 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 25 |
| World rank now | #415 | #137 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,052 | 1,020 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 45% | 56% |
| % black wins | 32% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2470 | 2409 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 6 |
Best Win
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Ivan Popov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Ivan Popov