Andrei Kovalev vs Timofey Iljin
Andrei Kovalev (65, GM, BLR) and Timofey Iljin (42, IM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Kovalev leads with 1 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at Alushta summer - 2013-5 drew. With current classical ratings of 2407 and 2213, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2407 vs 2213 (Δ +194)
With Andrei Kovalev as white
71% Andrei16% draw13% Timofey
With Timofey Iljin as white
62% Andrei19% draw19% Timofey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei Kovalev | Timofey Iljin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2407 | 2213 |
| Peak rating | 2575 · Jan 2002 | 2517 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 41 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,549 | #7,478 |
| World rank peak | #159 | #661 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #178 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,027 | 1,658 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 52% | 58% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2366 | 2077 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 79 |
Best Win
Andrei Kovalev
Timofey Iljin
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).
Andrei Kovalev
Timofey Iljin