Velimir Petrusic vs Milko Popchev
Velimir Petrusic (57, SRB) and Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2060 and 2167, the Elo model gives Popchev a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2060 vs 2167 (Δ -107)
With Velimir Petrusic as white
29% Velimir21% draw50% Milko
With Milko Popchev as white
22% Velimir18% draw60% Milko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Velimir Petrusic | Milko Popchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2060 | 2167 |
| Peak rating | 2207 · Jul 2018 | 2502 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 49 | 46 |
| World rank now | #19,555 | #10,080 |
| World rank peak | #9,574 | #658 |
| Federation rank now | #663 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 693 | 2,291 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 43% | 47% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2071 | 2150 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 488 |
Best Win
Velimir Petrusic
Milko Popchev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Velimir Petrusic
Milko Popchev