Vasil Spasov vs Milko Popchev
GM Vasil Spasov (2355) · GM Milko Popchev (2148)
Vasil Spasov and Milko Popchev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jul 2015. Spasov leads 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Spasov | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spasov with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Popchev with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Spasov | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Spasov | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9th Varna Open A |
| Jun 2015 | Vasil Spasov | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Owen Defense | 64th chT-BUL |
| Jun 2013 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | Dunst Opening | 7th Varna Open |
| Apr 2011 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BUL 75th |
| Feb 2002 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Antalya Open |
| Oct 2001 | Vasil Spasov | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | chT-BUL |
| May 1999 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-BUL 63rd |
| Jan 1994 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | ch-BUL |
| Jan 1991 | Vasil Spasov | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Niksic |
| Jan 1988 | Milko Popchev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-BUL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vasil Spasov and Milko Popchev?
In 10 recorded games, Vasil Spasov has 3 wins, Milko Popchev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vasil Spasov and Milko Popchev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jul 2015.
What openings do Vasil Spasov and Milko Popchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.