Andrei Kovalev vs Mikhail Spizharny
Andrei Kovalev (65, GM, BLR) and Mikhail Spizharny (20, FM, BLR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Spizharny leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2407 and 2365, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2407 vs 2365 (Δ +42)
With Andrei Kovalev as white
49% Andrei24% draw27% Mikhail
With Mikhail Spizharny as white
37% Andrei28% draw35% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei Kovalev | Mikhail Spizharny | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2407 | 2365 |
| Peak rating | 2575 · Jan 2002 | 2367 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 41 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,549 | #2,359 |
| World rank peak | #159 | #2,316 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,027 | 518 |
| Months active | 216 | 130 |
| % white wins | 52% | 58% |
| % black wins | 43% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2366 | 2310 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 155 |
Best Win
Andrei Kovalev
Mikhail Spizharny
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei Kovalev
Mikhail Spizharny