Andrei Kovalev vs Kiryl Parkhimchyk
Andrei Kovalev (65, GM, BLR) and Kiryl Parkhimchyk (18, BLR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 18 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2407 and 1974, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2407 vs 1974 (Δ +433)
With Andrei Kovalev as white
90% Andrei8% draw2% Kiryl
With Kiryl Parkhimchyk as white
86% Andrei10% draw4% Kiryl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei Kovalev | Kiryl Parkhimchyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2407 | 1974 |
| Peak rating | 2575 · Jan 2002 | 2055 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 41 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,549 | #31,871 |
| World rank peak | #159 | #19,453 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,027 | 282 |
| Months active | 216 | 78 |
| % white wins | 52% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2366 | 2036 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 128 |
Best Win
Andrei Kovalev
Kiryl Parkhimchyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei Kovalev
Kiryl Parkhimchyk