Vladislav Kovalev vs Igor Kovalenko
Vladislav Kovalev (32, GM, FID) and Igor Kovalenko (38, GM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Kovalenko leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2555 and 2672, the Elo model gives Kovalenko a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2555 vs 2672 (Δ -117)
With Vladislav Kovalev as white
26% Vladislav24% draw49% Igor
With Igor Kovalenko as white
19% Vladislav21% draw60% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladislav Kovalev | Igor Kovalenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2555 | 2672 |
| Peak rating | 2703 · Feb 2019 | 2702 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 25 | 27 |
| World rank now | #287 | #47 |
| World rank peak | #39 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,499 | 1,361 |
| Months active | 202 | 205 |
| % white wins | 51% | 65% |
| % black wins | 45% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2560 | 2651 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 110 |
Best Win
Vladislav Kovalev
Igor Kovalenko
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
Igor Kovalenko