Dejan Pikula vs Milko Popchev
GM Dejan Pikula (2213) · GM Milko Popchev (2148)
Dejan Pikula and Milko Popchev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Mar 2022. Pikula leads 4 wins to 0, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pikula | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikula with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Popchev with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pikula | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pikula | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Dejan Pikula | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Arandjelovac ASK 09 IM |
| Feb 2022 | Milko Popchev | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Arandjelovac ASK-6 IM |
| Oct 2021 | Dejan Pikula | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Arandjelovac ASK-2 IM |
| Oct 2021 | Milko Popchev | Dejan Pikula | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game | Arandjelovac ASK-1 IM |
| Oct 2021 | Milko Popchev | Dejan Pikula | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Arandjelovac Mix |
| Nov 2016 | Dejan Pikula | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 30th Belgrade Trophy |
| Jun 2001 | Milko Popchev | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Belgrade TS06 GM |
| Feb 2000 | Dejan Pikula | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 2nd Novak Nikolic Memorial |
| Jan 1999 | Milko Popchev | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Belgrade schev |
| Jan 1999 | Dejan Pikula | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Belgrade schev |
| Mar 1998 | Dejan Pikula | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Jagodina |
| Jan 1996 | Milko Popchev | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Belgrade |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dejan Pikula and Milko Popchev?
In 12 recorded games, Dejan Pikula has 4 wins, Milko Popchev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Dejan Pikula and Milko Popchev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Mar 2022.
What openings do Dejan Pikula and Milko Popchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.