Aleksandr Kovalev vs Lev Milutin
Aleksandr Kovalev (89, RUS) and Lev Milutin (76, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Kovalev leads with 6 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at Konakovo Rapid Championship 2021 saw Milutin prevail. With current classical ratings of 1948 and 1963, the Elo model gives Milutin a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1948 vs 1963 (Δ -15)
With Aleksandr Kovalev as white
42% Aleksandr23% draw36% Lev
With Lev Milutin as white
32% Aleksandr21% draw47% Lev
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Kovalev | Lev Milutin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1948 | 1963 |
| Peak rating | 2068 · Jan 2009 | 2048 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 72 | 59 |
| World rank now | #41,597 | #37,988 |
| World rank peak | #23,836 | #24,280 |
| Federation rank now | #2,397 | #2,225 |
| Games (career, STD) | 289 | 213 |
| Months active | 186 | 185 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 48% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Kovalev
Lev Milutin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Kovalev
Lev Milutin