Arturs Neiksans vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Arturs Neiksans (2554) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
Arturs Neiksans and Igor Kovalenko have played 58 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2013 and the most recent in Jun 2020. Neiksans leads 17 wins to 21 - trailing overall, with 20 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Neiksans | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neiksans with White | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 |
| Kovalenko with White | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Neiksans | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 |
| Classical | 14 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Neiksans | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 58 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Sicilian | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | English Opening | Kovalenko-Neiksans Blitz |
| Jan 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Arturs Neiksans | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arturs Neiksans and Igor Kovalenko?
In 58 recorded games, Arturs Neiksans has 17 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 21 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Arturs Neiksans and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 58 games between them, from Apr 2013 to Jun 2020.
What openings do Arturs Neiksans and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.