Vladislav Kovalev vs Roman Grib
Vladislav Kovalev (32, GM, FID) and Roman Grib (30, IM, BLR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Kovalev leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2555 and 2409, the Elo model gives Kovalev a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2555 vs 2409 (Δ +146)
With Vladislav Kovalev as white
64% Vladislav19% draw17% Roman
With Roman Grib as white
54% Vladislav23% draw23% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladislav Kovalev | Roman Grib | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2555 | 2409 |
| Peak rating | 2703 · Feb 2019 | 2446 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #287 | #1,671 |
| World rank peak | #39 | #1,368 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,499 | 494 |
| Months active | 201 | 193 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2560 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladislav Kovalev
Roman Grib
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladislav Kovalev
Roman Grib