Alexander Kovchan vs Alexander Zubarev
Alexander Kovchan (43, GM, UKR) and Alexander Zubarev (47, GM, UKR) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kovchan leads the classical series 2–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2442 and 2349, the Elo model gives Kovchan a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2442 vs 2349 (Δ +93)
With Alexander Kovchan as white
57% Alexander21% draw22% Alexander
With Alexander Zubarev as white
46% Alexander25% draw29% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Kovchan | Alexander Zubarev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2442-3 | 2349 |
| Peak rating | 2605 · Aug 2015 | 2608 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 32 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,110 | #2,735 |
| World rank peak | #203 | #197 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,708 | 1,231 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 47% | 62% |
| % black wins | 38% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2439 | 2337 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 214 | 219 |
Best Win
Alexander Kovchan
Alexander Zubarev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Kovchan
Alexander Zubarev