Nikolai Yakushev vs Anatoly Kovalev
Nikolai Yakushev (74, RUS) and Anatoly Kovalev (73, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Yakushev leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1966 and 1698, the Elo model gives Yakushev a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1966 vs 1698 (Δ +268)
With Nikolai Yakushev as white
80% Nikolai10% draw10% Anatoly
With Anatoly Kovalev as white
73% Nikolai12% draw15% Anatoly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Yakushev | Anatoly Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1966 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jan 2011 | 1834 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 59 | 61 |
| World rank now | #30,465 | #114,811 |
| World rank peak | #7,563 | #54,608 |
| Federation rank now | #1,070 | #2,599 |
| Games (career, STD) | 855 | 613 |
| Months active | 220 | 148 |
| % white wins | 53% | 36% |
| % black wins | 55% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Yakushev
Anatoly Kovalev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Yakushev
Anatoly Kovalev