Daniel Fridman vs Igor Kovalenko
Daniel Fridman (50, GM, GER) and Igor Kovalenko (38, GM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Fridman leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2560 and 2672, the Elo model gives Kovalenko a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2560 vs 2672 (Δ -112)
With Daniel Fridman as white
27% Daniel25% draw49% Igor
With Igor Kovalenko as white
20% Daniel21% draw60% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2560+4 | 2672-13 |
| Peak rating | 2670 · Oct 2012 | 2702 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 27 |
| World rank now | #263 | #47 |
| World rank peak | #65 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,419 | 1,361 |
| Months active | 218 | 204 |
| % white wins | 58% | 65% |
| % black wins | 50% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2527 | 2651 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 301 | 110 |
Best Win
Daniel Fridman
Igor Kovalenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Fridman
Igor Kovalenko