Igor Kowalski vs Egor Bogdanov
Igor Kowalski (25, IM, POL) and Egor Bogdanov (30, GM, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 22 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 71 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2398 and 2491, the Elo model gives Bogdanov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2398 vs 2491 (Δ -93)
With Igor Kowalski as white
29% Igor26% draw45% Egor
With Egor Bogdanov as white
22% Igor21% draw57% Egor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Kowalski | Egor Bogdanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2398 | 2491-9 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Jul 2025 | 2521 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,716 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #1,494 | #465 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,044 | 1,349 |
| Months active | 171 | 183 |
| % white wins | 58% | 65% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2369 | 2456 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 344 | 400 |
Best Win
Igor Kowalski
Egor Bogdanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Kowalski
Egor Bogdanov