Baira Kovanova vs Maria Pershina
Baira Kovanova (39, WGM, RUS) and Maria Pershina (21, WFM, FID) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Kovanova leads with 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz_Women Champ. 2025 saw Kovanova prevail. With current classical ratings of 2301 and 2269, the Elo model gives Kovanova a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2301 vs 2269 (Δ +32)
With Baira Kovanova as white
48% Baira23% draw29% Maria
With Maria Pershina as white
36% Baira27% draw37% Maria
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Baira Kovanova | Maria Pershina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2301 | 2269 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Sep 2009 | 2308 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 14 |
| World rank now | #4,053 | #5,110 |
| World rank peak | #1,926 | #4,591 |
| Federation rank now | #176 | #105 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,017 | 785 |
| Months active | 219 | 138 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 44% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2123 | 2232 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 278 |
Best Win
Baira Kovanova
Maria Pershina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Baira Kovanova
Maria Pershina