Aleksandr Kovalev vs Lidia Guseva
Aleksandr Kovalev (89, RUS) and Lidia Guseva (26, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Guseva leads the classical series 6–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1948 and 2083, the Elo model gives Guseva a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1948 vs 2083 (Δ -135)
With Aleksandr Kovalev as white
26% Aleksandr19% draw55% Lidia
With Lidia Guseva as white
19% Aleksandr16% draw65% Lidia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Kovalev | Lidia Guseva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1948 | 2083 |
| Peak rating | 2068 · Jan 2009 | 2083 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 72 | 18 |
| World rank now | #41,597 | #19,443 |
| World rank peak | #23,836 | #19,443 |
| Federation rank now | #2,397 | #1,284 |
| Games (career, STD) | 289 | 243 |
| Months active | 186 | 173 |
| % white wins | 46% | 56% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Kovalev
Lidia Guseva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Kovalev
Lidia Guseva