Igor Liutsko vs Vladislav Kovalev
Igor Liutsko (64, GM, BLR) and Vladislav Kovalev (32, GM, FID) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Kovalev leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2249 and 2555, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2249 vs 2555 (Δ -306)
With Igor Liutsko as white
10% Igor15% draw75% Vladislav
With Vladislav Kovalev as white
6% Igor12% draw81% Vladislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Liutsko | Vladislav Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2249 | 2555 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jan 2005 | 2703 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 43 | 25 |
| World rank now | #5,711 | #287 |
| World rank peak | #428 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 674 | 1,499 |
| Months active | 218 | 201 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 31 |
Best Win
Igor Liutsko
Vladislav Kovalev
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).
Igor Liutsko
Vladislav Kovalev