Vasily Krivoborodov vs Alexander Loverov
Vasily Krivoborodov (71, GER) and Alexander Loverov (67, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 21 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1653 and 1888, the Elo model gives Loverov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1653 vs 1888 (Δ -235)
With Vasily Krivoborodov as white
18% Vasily13% draw69% Alexander
With Alexander Loverov as white
12% Vasily11% draw77% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Krivoborodov | Alexander Loverov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1653 | 1888 |
| Peak rating | 1838 · Jan 2010 | 2022 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 55 | 53 |
| World rank now | #126,586 | #57,783 |
| World rank peak | #47,542 | #30,478 |
| Federation rank now | #11,255 | #4,551 |
| Games (career, STD) | 327 | 54 |
| Months active | 180 | 167 |
| % white wins | 23% | 33% |
| % black wins | 24% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1433 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 0 |
Best Win
Vasily Krivoborodov
Alexander Loverov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Krivoborodov
Alexander Loverov