Vladimir Belikov vs Igor Kovalenko
Vladimir Belikov (55, GM, RUS) and Igor Kovalenko (38, GM, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Belikov leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2479 and 2672, the Elo model gives Kovalenko a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2479 vs 2672 (Δ -193)
With Vladimir Belikov as white
19% Vladimir20% draw61% Igor
With Igor Kovalenko as white
13% Vladimir17% draw70% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Belikov | Igor Kovalenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2479 | 2672-13 |
| Peak rating | 2578 · Oct 2007 | 2702 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 27 |
| World rank now | #935 | #47 |
| World rank peak | #228 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #113 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 302 | 1,361 |
| Months active | 217 | 204 |
| % white wins | 43% | 65% |
| % black wins | 31% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2651 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 110 |
Best Win
Vladimir Belikov
Igor Kovalenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Belikov
Igor Kovalenko