Sergei Kovtun vs Alexander Kovalenko
Sergei Kovtun (73, IM, UKR) and Alexander Kovalenko (87, IM, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kovtun leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2214 and 2115, the Elo model gives Kovtun a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2214 vs 2115 (Δ +99)
With Sergei Kovtun as white
59% Sergei19% draw22% Alexander
With Alexander Kovalenko as white
48% Sergei22% draw30% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergei Kovtun | Alexander Kovalenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2214-24 | 2115 |
| Peak rating | 2426 · Oct 2001 | 2403 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 48 | 66 |
| World rank now | #7,426 | #15,251 |
| World rank peak | #1,384 | #2,101 |
| Federation rank now | #177 | #314 |
| Games (career, STD) | 242 | 332 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 49% | 40% |
| % black wins | 47% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2025 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergei Kovtun
Alexander Kovalenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergei Kovtun
Alexander Kovalenko