Aleksej Aleksandrov vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Aleksej Aleksandrov (2449) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Aleksej Aleksandrov and Vladislav Kovalev have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Aleksandrov leads 3 wins to 0, with 16 draws (16% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games). The average game between them lasted 26 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aleksandrov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandrov with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kovalev with White | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aleksandrov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aleksandrov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2nd European Corporate |
| Jul 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open |
| Jan 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Orsha Open |
| Jan 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-BLR 84th |
| Jan 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Keres Memorial Rapid 27th |
| Jul 2017 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Astana Open |
| Jan 2017 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BLR 83rd |
| Jan 2016 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BLR 82nd |
| Aug 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Liepajas Rokade |
| Aug 2015 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Liepajas Rokade Open |
| Jul 2015 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Minsk Open |
| Mar 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16th ch-EU |
| Jan 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-BLR 81st |
| Jul 2014 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Liepajas Rokade Open |
| Jul 2014 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jan 2014 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-BLR 80th |
| Jan 2010 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 76th ch-BLR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksej Aleksandrov and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 19 recorded games, Aleksej Aleksandrov has 3 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Aleksej Aleksandrov and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 2010 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Aleksej Aleksandrov and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.