Vitaliy Bernadskiy vs Alexander Kovchan
Vitaliy Bernadskiy (32, GM, UKR) and Alexander Kovchan (43, GM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Ukraine Chess Championship Open - 2020 drew. With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2442, the Elo model gives Bernadskiy a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2442 (Δ +65)
With Vitaliy Bernadskiy as white
52% Vitaliy23% draw24% Alexander
With Alexander Kovchan as white
40% Vitaliy28% draw32% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Alexander Kovchan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2442 |
| Peak rating | 2636 · May 2022 | 2605 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 28 | 32 |
| World rank now | #538 | #1,110 |
| World rank peak | #122 | #203 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,623 | 1,708 |
| Months active | 195 | 219 |
| % white wins | 60% | 47% |
| % black wins | 51% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2439 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 271 | 214 |
Best Win
Vitaliy Bernadskiy
Alexander Kovchan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaliy Bernadskiy
Alexander Kovchan