Vladimir Konovalov vs Maksim Ionochkin
Vladimir Konovalov (57, RUS) and Maksim Ionochkin (20, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 22 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2097 and 1901, the Elo model gives Konovalov a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2097 vs 1901 (Δ +196)
With Vladimir Konovalov as white
72% Vladimir14% draw14% Maksim
With Maksim Ionochkin as white
64% Vladimir16% draw20% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Konovalov | Maksim Ionochkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2097 | 1901 |
| Peak rating | 2122 · Jan 2017 | 1901 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 48 | 18 |
| World rank now | #16,122 | #45,230 |
| World rank peak | #15,312 | #44,751 |
| Federation rank now | #888 | #1,357 |
| Games (career, STD) | 143 | 363 |
| Months active | 201 | 137 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 45% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Konovalov
Maksim Ionochkin
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 Konovalov
Maksim Ionochkin