Vladimir Baklan vs Alexander Kovchan
Vladimir Baklan (48, GM, UKR) and Alexander Kovchan (43, GM, UKR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. All 12 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at FE 24 Citta' di Trieste - A drew. With current classical ratings of 2542 and 2442, the Elo model gives Baklan a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2542 vs 2442 (Δ +100)
With Vladimir Baklan as white
58% Vladimir21% draw21% Alexander
With Alexander Kovchan as white
46% Vladimir26% draw28% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Baklan | Alexander Kovchan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2542-3 | 2442-3 |
| Peak rating | 2656 · Oct 2014 | 2605 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 32 |
| World rank now | #355 | #1,110 |
| World rank peak | #65 | #203 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,403 | 1,708 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 47% |
| % black wins | 40% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2525 | 2439 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 214 |
Best Win
Vladimir Baklan
Alexander Kovchan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Baklan
Alexander Kovchan