Alexander Kovalenko vs Taron Shagbazyan
Alexander Kovalenko (87, IM, UKR) and Taron Shagbazyan (32, IM, CZE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Shagbazyan leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2115 and 2420, the Elo model gives Shagbazyan a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2115 vs 2420 (Δ -305)
With Alexander Kovalenko as white
10% Alexander14% draw76% Taron
With Taron Shagbazyan as white
7% Alexander12% draw82% Taron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Kovalenko | Taron Shagbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2115 | 2420-10 |
| Peak rating | 2403 · Jul 2005 | 2446 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 66 | 31 |
| World rank now | #15,251 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #2,101 | #1,088 |
| Federation rank now | #314 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 332 | 967 |
| Months active | 213 | 195 |
| % white wins | 40% | 65% |
| % black wins | 35% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 167 |
Best Win
Alexander Kovalenko
Taron Shagbazyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Kovalenko
Taron Shagbazyan