Milko Popchev vs Zoran Runic
GM Milko Popchev (2148) · IM Zoran Runic (2146)
Milko Popchev and Zoran Runic have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2006 and the most recent in Mar 2022. Popchev leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 15 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Popchev | Draws | Runic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popchev with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Runic with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Popchev | Draws | Runic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Popchev | Draws | Runic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E63 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Zoran Runic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Arandjelovac ASK 09 IM |
| Mar 2022 | Zoran Runic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Arandjelovac ASK-7 IM |
| Feb 2022 | Milko Popchev | Zoran Runic | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Novi Sad Mix Putnik 20 |
| Jul 2021 | Zoran Runic | Milko Popchev | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Novi Sad Put Svile GM |
| Jul 2021 | Milko Popchev | Zoran Runic | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Novi Sad Put Svile GM |
| Dec 2019 | Zoran Runic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 123rd Novi Sad TS IM |
| Jan 2019 | Milko Popchev | Zoran Runic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 98th Novi Sad TS IM |
| Nov 2018 | Milko Popchev | Zoran Runic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 89th Novi Sad TS GM |
| Nov 2017 | Zoran Runic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13th Novi Sad Fontana |
| Apr 2009 | Zoran Runic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Zupanja Open A 15th |
| Jul 2006 | Milko Popchev | Zoran Runic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3rd Mionica St Nikolay |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Milko Popchev and Zoran Runic?
In 11 recorded games, Milko Popchev has 2 wins, Zoran Runic has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Milko Popchev and Zoran Runic played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2006 to Mar 2022.
What openings do Milko Popchev and Zoran Runic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.