Alexey Okunkov vs Anatoly Kovalev
Alexey Okunkov (35, RUS) and Anatoly Kovalev (73, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Kovalev leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1618 and 1698, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1618 vs 1698 (Δ -80)
With Alexey Okunkov as white
35% Alexey18% draw47% Anatoly
With Anatoly Kovalev as white
26% Alexey15% draw58% Anatoly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Okunkov | Anatoly Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1618 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 1629 · Mar 2024 | 1834 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 33 | 61 |
| World rank now | #139,498 | #114,811 |
| World rank peak | #91,018 | #54,608 |
| Federation rank now | #3,492 | #2,599 |
| Games (career, STD) | 128 | 613 |
| Months active | 152 | 148 |
| % white wins | 24% | 36% |
| % black wins | 25% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1583 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 200 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexey Okunkov
Anatoly Kovalev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexey Okunkov
Anatoly Kovalev