Viktor Danilkin vs Vladimir Popikhin
Viktor Danilkin (78, RUS) and Vladimir Popikhin (67, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 25 rapid/blitz games. Danilkin leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1922 and 1573, the Elo model gives Danilkin a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1922 vs 1573 (Δ +349)
With Viktor Danilkin as white
86% Viktor8% draw6% Vladimir
With Vladimir Popikhin as white
81% Viktor10% draw9% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Danilkin | Vladimir Popikhin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1922 | 1573 |
| Peak rating | 2060 · May 2015 | 1638 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 67 | 58 |
| World rank now | #40,059 | #154,668 |
| World rank peak | #23,671 | #87,729 |
| Federation rank now | #1,359 | #4,106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 184 | 103 |
| Months active | 134 | 106 |
| % white wins | 47% | 25% |
| % black wins | 41% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 247 | 96 |
Best Win
Viktor Danilkin
Vladimir Popikhin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Danilkin
Vladimir Popikhin