Ivan Kruk vs Alexander Loverov
Ivan Kruk (66, MDA) and Alexander Loverov (67, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1870 and 1888, the Elo model gives Loverov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1870 vs 1888 (Δ -18)
With Ivan Kruk as white
42% Ivan22% draw37% Alexander
With Alexander Loverov as white
32% Ivan20% draw48% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Kruk | Alexander Loverov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1870 | 1888 |
| Peak rating | 2061 · Apr 2009 | 2022 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 49 | 53 |
| World rank now | #54,093 | #57,783 |
| World rank peak | #24,201 | #30,478 |
| Federation rank now | #83 | #4,551 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 54 |
| Months active | 186 | 167 |
| % white wins | 33% | 33% |
| % black wins | 30% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Ivan Kruk
Alexander Loverov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Kruk
Alexander Loverov