Vladislav Kovalev vs Aleksandr Kocheev
Vladislav Kovalev (32, GM, FID) and Aleksandr Kocheev (34, FM, BLR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Kovalev leads with 9 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Aleshko rapid cup 2016-17, stage 6 saw Kovalev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2555 and 2315, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2555 vs 2315 (Δ +240)
With Vladislav Kovalev as white
76% Vladislav15% draw10% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Kocheev as white
68% Vladislav18% draw15% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Kocheev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2555 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2703 · Feb 2019 | 2390 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 25 | 22 |
| World rank now | #287 | #4,359 |
| World rank peak | #39 | #2,340 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,499 | 520 |
| Months active | 201 | 187 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2560 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladislav Kovalev
Aleksandr Kocheev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladislav Kovalev
Aleksandr Kocheev