Zlatko Ilincic vs Milko Popchev
GM Zlatko Ilincic (2203) · GM Milko Popchev (2138)
Zlatko Ilincic and Milko Popchev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Ilincic leads 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 18 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ilincic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilincic with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Popchev with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ilincic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ilincic | Draws | Popchev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | A30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Milko Popchev | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | A30 | RUDAR XXXIXA - FM ROUND ROBIN |
| Feb 2024 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Pozarevac Rudar IM 02 |
| Oct 2023 | Milko Popchev | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 Pozarevac Rudar IM |
| Aug 2023 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16th Pozarevac Rudar |
| Feb 2022 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Arandjelovac ASK-6 IM |
| Nov 2021 | Milko Popchev | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Arandjelovac ASK Mix-3 |
| Oct 2021 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Arandjelovac ASK-1 IM |
| Aug 2010 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Stara Pazova Open |
| Sep 2003 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-Serbia 2 |
| Jan 1993 | Zlatko Ilincic | Milko Popchev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Jagodina |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zlatko Ilincic and Milko Popchev?
In 10 recorded games, Zlatko Ilincic has 2 wins, Milko Popchev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Zlatko Ilincic and Milko Popchev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Zlatko Ilincic and Milko Popchev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the A30 (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.