Veniamen Shtyrenkov vs Andrei Kovalev
Veniamen Shtyrenkov (68, GM, RUS) and Andrei Kovalev (65, GM, BLR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. All 12 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at Alushta summer - 2013-3 drew. With current classical ratings of 2276 and 2407, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2276 vs 2407 (Δ -131)
With Veniamen Shtyrenkov as white
25% Veniamen22% draw52% Andrei
With Andrei Kovalev as white
18% Veniamen19% draw63% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Veniamen Shtyrenkov | Andrei Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2276 | 2407 |
| Peak rating | 2514 · Jul 2003 | 2575 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 45 | 41 |
| World rank now | #5,962 | #1,549 |
| World rank peak | #486 | #159 |
| Federation rank now | #569 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 737 | 1,027 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 33% | 52% |
| % black wins | 25% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2366 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 149 |
Best Win
Veniamen Shtyrenkov
Andrei Kovalev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Veniamen Shtyrenkov
Andrei Kovalev