Alireza Firouzja vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Alireza Firouzja and Vladislav Kovalev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Firouzja leads 10 wins to 2, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Kovalev with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Center Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Portuguese Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 13 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 10 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.