Nikita Meshkovs vs Igor Kovalenko
Nikita Meshkovs (32, GM, LAT) and Igor Kovalenko (38, GM, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Kovalenko leads the classical series 5–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2672, the Elo model gives Kovalenko a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2672 (Δ -132)
With Nikita Meshkovs as white
25% Nikita24% draw52% Igor
With Igor Kovalenko as white
18% Nikita20% draw62% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Meshkovs | Igor Kovalenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+8 | 2672-13 |
| Peak rating | 2586 · Mar 2023 | 2702 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 29 | 27 |
| World rank now | #364 | #47 |
| World rank peak | #247 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,618 | 1,361 |
| Months active | 200 | 204 |
| % white wins | 59% | 65% |
| % black wins | 54% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2543 | 2651 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 179 | 110 |
Best Win
Nikita Meshkovs
Igor Kovalenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Meshkovs
Igor Kovalenko