Vladimir G Kostic vs Milko Popchev
Vladimir G Kostic (73, GM, SRB) and Milko Popchev (62, GM, BUL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kostic leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2227 and 2167, the Elo model gives Kostic a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2227 vs 2167 (Δ +60)
With Vladimir G Kostic as white
53% Vladimir21% draw26% Milko
With Milko Popchev as white
41% Vladimir25% draw34% Milko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir G Kostic | Milko Popchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2227 | 2167 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Oct 2005 | 2502 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 52 | 46 |
| World rank now | #6,809 | #10,080 |
| World rank peak | #638 | #658 |
| Federation rank now | #191 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 2,291 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 37% | 47% |
| % black wins | 38% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2322 | 2150 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 488 |
Best Win
Vladimir G Kostic
Milko Popchev
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).
Vladimir G Kostic
Milko Popchev