Alexander Zubarev vs Anatoly Kovalev
Alexander Zubarev (75, RUS) and Anatoly Kovalev (73, RUS) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Kovalev leads with 8 wins to 5, with 3 draws — a 19% draw rate. Their last meeting at Novosibirsk region - seniors rapid saw Kovalev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1764 and 1698, the Elo model gives Zubarev a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1764 vs 1698 (Δ +66)
With Alexander Zubarev as white
56% Alexander16% draw28% Anatoly
With Anatoly Kovalev as white
45% Alexander19% draw36% Anatoly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Zubarev | Anatoly Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1764 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 2074 · Jan 2001 | 1834 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 50 | 61 |
| World rank now | #87,729 | #114,811 |
| World rank peak | #25,185 | #54,608 |
| Federation rank now | #2,127 | #2,599 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,015 | 613 |
| Months active | 217 | 148 |
| % white wins | 44% | 36% |
| % black wins | 39% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1837 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander Zubarev
Anatoly Kovalev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Zubarev
Anatoly Kovalev