Vladimir Kulbachny vs Igor V. Popelyshev
Vladimir Kulbachny (79, RUS) and Igor V. Popelyshev (77, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Popelyshev leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1758 and 2013, the Elo model gives Popelyshev a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1758 vs 2013 (Δ -255)
With Vladimir Kulbachny as white
15% Vladimir13% draw71% Igor
With Igor V. Popelyshev as white
10% Vladimir11% draw79% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Kulbachny | Igor V. Popelyshev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1758 | 2013 |
| Peak rating | 2036 · Apr 2002 | 2194 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 55 | 59 |
| World rank now | #90,485 | #25,571 |
| World rank peak | #29,240 | #11,768 |
| Federation rank now | #2,164 | #1,372 |
| Games (career, STD) | 156 | 713 |
| Months active | 213 | 202 |
| % white wins | 40% | 46% |
| % black wins | 42% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Kulbachny
Igor V. Popelyshev
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).
Vladimir Kulbachny
Igor V. Popelyshev