Vladimir Belikov vs Andrei Kovalev
Vladimir Belikov (55, GM, RUS) and Andrei Kovalev (65, GM, BLR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2479 and 2407, the Elo model gives Belikov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2479 vs 2407 (Δ +72)
With Vladimir Belikov as white
54% Vladimir23% draw24% Andrei
With Andrei Kovalev as white
42% Vladimir27% draw31% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Belikov | Andrei Kovalev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2479 | 2407 |
| Peak rating | 2578 · Oct 2007 | 2575 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 36 | 41 |
| World rank now | #935 | #1,549 |
| World rank peak | #228 | #159 |
| Federation rank now | #113 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 302 | 1,027 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 43% | 52% |
| % black wins | 31% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2366 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 149 |
Best Win
Vladimir Belikov
Andrei Kovalev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Belikov
Andrei Kovalev