Aleksa Petrovic vs Milko Popchev
FM Aleksa Petrovic (2211) · GM Milko Popchev (2138)
Aleksa Petrovic and Milko Popchev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Petrovic leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrovic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrovic with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Popchev with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrovic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrovic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | RUDAR XXXIXA - FM ROUND ROBIN |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers |
| Jan 2026 | Milko Popchev | Aleksa Petrovic | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Fantastico GM Mix 11 |
| May 2025 | Milko Popchev | Aleksa Petrovic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | RADNICKICHESS IM 1 May |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | RADNICKICHESS IM Mar |
| Mar 2024 | Milko Popchev | Aleksa Petrovic | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Belgrade Radnicki IM 2nd 03 |
| Feb 2024 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Pozarevac Rudar IM 02 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Dunst Opening | 10 Pozarevac Rudar IM |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 0-1 | Rat Defense | 16th Pozarevac Rudar |
| Feb 2023 | Milko Popchev | Aleksa Petrovic | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense | Belgrade Radnicki IM 01 |
| Oct 2022 | Milko Popchev | Aleksa Petrovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Belgrade Radnicki IM2 10 |
| Oct 2022 | Aleksa Petrovic | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 10th Belgrade Radnicki IM |
| Jun 2021 | Milko Popchev | Aleksa Petrovic | 1-0 | Dunst Opening | Pancevo Gligoric Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksa Petrovic and Milko Popchev?
In 13 recorded games, Aleksa Petrovic has 2 wins, Milko Popchev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Aleksa Petrovic and Milko Popchev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Aleksa Petrovic and Milko Popchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.