Vladimir Popikhin vs Ivan Usachev
Vladimir Popikhin (67, RUS) and Ivan Usachev (87, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 49 rapid/blitz games. Popikhin leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1573 and 1519, the Elo model gives Popikhin a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1573 vs 1519 (Δ +54)
With Vladimir Popikhin as white
55% Vladimir15% draw30% Ivan
With Ivan Usachev as white
44% Vladimir18% draw38% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Popikhin | Ivan Usachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1573 | 1519 |
| Peak rating | 1638 · Sep 2017 | 1640 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 58 | 78 |
| World rank now | #154,668 | #174,297 |
| World rank peak | #87,729 | #87,402 |
| Federation rank now | #4,106 | #5,022 |
| Games (career, STD) | 103 | 128 |
| Months active | 106 | 106 |
| % white wins | 25% | 22% |
| % black wins | 24% | 20% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 68 |
Best Win
Vladimir Popikhin
Ivan Usachev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Popikhin
Ivan Usachev