Alexander Kaplivatski vs Guy Gov
Alexander Kaplivatski (63, FM, ISR) and Guy Gov (22, ISR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Kaplivatski leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2157 and 2231, the Elo model gives Gov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2157 vs 2231 (Δ -74)
With Alexander Kaplivatski as white
32% Alexander24% draw44% Guy
With Guy Gov as white
25% Alexander20% draw55% Guy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Kaplivatski | Guy Gov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2157-15 | 2231+9 |
| Peak rating | 2324 · Jul 2008 | 2281 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 45 | 21 |
| World rank now | #10,768 | #6,650 |
| World rank peak | #4,007 | #4,647 |
| Federation rank now | #213 | #146 |
| Games (career, STD) | 337 | 586 |
| Months active | 217 | 133 |
| % white wins | 58% | 49% |
| % black wins | 49% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2077 | 2189 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 155 |
Best Win
Alexander Kaplivatski
Guy Gov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Kaplivatski
Guy Gov