Baira Kovanova vs Elena Potapova
Baira Kovanova (39, WGM, RUS) and Elena Potapova (34, WIM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Kovanova leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2301 and 2220, the Elo model gives Kovanova a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2301 vs 2220 (Δ +81)
With Baira Kovanova as white
56% Baira20% draw24% Elena
With Elena Potapova as white
44% Baira24% draw31% Elena
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Baira Kovanova | Elena Potapova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2301 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Sep 2009 | 2330 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,053 | #6,970 |
| World rank peak | #1,926 | #3,899 |
| Federation rank now | #176 | #292 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,017 | 1,115 |
| Months active | 218 | 198 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2123 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 0 |
Best Win
Baira Kovanova
Elena Potapova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Baira Kovanova
Elena Potapova