Miroljub Lazic vs Milko Popchev
GM Miroljub Lazic (2291) · GM Milko Popchev (2148)
Miroljub Lazic and Milko Popchev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in May 2022. Lazic leads 1 wins to 0, with 11 draws (8% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 18 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazic with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Popchev with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Novi Sad TS IM Mix 267th |
| Feb 2022 | Milko Popchev | Miroljub Lazic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Novi Sad Mix Putnik 20 |
| Nov 2021 | Milko Popchev | Miroljub Lazic | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Arandjelovac ASK-2 Mix |
| Aug 2021 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Novi Sad Put Svile IM Mix 6 |
| Apr 2021 | Milko Popchev | Miroljub Lazic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Novi Sad TS Mix 200th |
| Feb 2021 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Novi Sad TS Mix 156th |
| Nov 2020 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Novi Sad TS Mix 155th |
| Apr 2010 | Milko Popchev | Miroljub Lazic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Niska Banja |
| Dec 1998 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Skopje Open |
| Jan 1993 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Vrbas |
| Jan 1991 | Miroljub Lazic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Skopje |
| Jan 1986 | Milko Popchev | Miroljub Lazic | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Novi Sad |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Miroljub Lazic and Milko Popchev?
In 12 recorded games, Miroljub Lazic has 1 wins, Milko Popchev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Miroljub Lazic and Milko Popchev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1986 to May 2022.
What openings do Miroljub Lazic and Milko Popchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.