Aleksandr Kovalev vs Vasiliy Kasyanov
Aleksandr Kovalev (89, RUS) and Vasiliy Kasyanov (76, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Kasyanov leads with 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 6th stage_Cup of the head of the city Konakovo saw Kovalev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1948 and 1998, the Elo model gives Kasyanov a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1948 vs 1998 (Δ -50)
With Aleksandr Kovalev as white
36% Aleksandr23% draw41% Vasiliy
With Vasiliy Kasyanov as white
28% Aleksandr19% draw52% Vasiliy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Kovalev | Vasiliy Kasyanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1948 | 1998 |
| Peak rating | 2068 · Jan 2009 | 2113 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 72 | 62 |
| World rank now | #41,597 | #24,353 |
| World rank peak | #23,836 | #17,677 |
| Federation rank now | #2,397 | #881 |
| Games (career, STD) | 289 | 172 |
| Months active | 186 | 167 |
| % white wins | 46% | 48% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Kovalev
Vasiliy Kasyanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Kovalev
Vasiliy Kasyanov