Victor Konjkov vs Anatoly Kovalev
Victor Konjkov (82, RUS) and Anatoly Kovalev (73, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Konjkov leads with 7 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Novosibirsk - LIGR - 2025 Shilenko Memorial drew. With current classical ratings of 1762 and 1698, the Elo model gives Konjkov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1762 vs 1698 (Δ +64)
With Victor Konjkov as white
56% Victor16% draw28% Anatoly
With Anatoly Kovalev as white
44% Victor20% draw36% Anatoly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Konjkov | Anatoly Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1762 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 2060 · Jul 2006 | 1834 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 62 | 61 |
| World rank now | #91,353 | #114,811 |
| World rank peak | #29,278 | #54,608 |
| Federation rank now | #2,112 | #2,599 |
| Games (career, STD) | 693 | 613 |
| Months active | 212 | 148 |
| % white wins | 41% | 36% |
| % black wins | 38% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Victor Konjkov
Anatoly Kovalev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victor Konjkov
Anatoly Kovalev