Aleksandr Kovalev vs Alexandr Nazarenkov
Aleksandr Kovalev (89, RUS) and Alexandr Nazarenkov (52, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Nazarenkov leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1948 and 2081, the Elo model gives Nazarenkov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1948 vs 2081 (Δ -133)
With Aleksandr Kovalev as white
27% Aleksandr19% draw54% Alexandr
With Alexandr Nazarenkov as white
20% Aleksandr16% draw64% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Kovalev | Alexandr Nazarenkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1948 | 2081 |
| Peak rating | 2068 · Jan 2009 | 2224 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 72 | 29 |
| World rank now | #41,597 | #17,349 |
| World rank peak | #23,836 | #11,074 |
| Federation rank now | #2,397 | #836 |
| Games (career, STD) | 289 | 136 |
| Months active | 186 | 208 |
| % white wins | 46% | 64% |
| % black wins | 48% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Kovalev
Alexandr Nazarenkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Kovalev
Alexandr Nazarenkov