Kirill Stupak vs Vladislav Kovalev
Kirill Stupak (36, GM, BLR) and Vladislav Kovalev (32, GM, FID) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Kovalev leads with 3 wins to 2, with 12 draws — a 71% draw rate. Their last meeting at Orsha 2018 Blitz saw Stupak prevail. With current classical ratings of 2412 and 2555, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2412 vs 2555 (Δ -143)
With Kirill Stupak as white
23% Kirill23% draw54% Vladislav
With Vladislav Kovalev as white
17% Kirill19% draw64% Vladislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kirill Stupak | Vladislav Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2412 | 2555 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Dec 2017 | 2703 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 27 | 25 |
| World rank now | #1,468 | #287 |
| World rank peak | #269 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,031 | 1,499 |
| Months active | 209 | 201 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 31 |
Best Win
Kirill Stupak
Vladislav Kovalev
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).
Kirill Stupak
Vladislav Kovalev