Baadur Jobava vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Baadur Jobava (2572) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
Baadur Jobava and Igor Kovalenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2014 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Jobava leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jobava | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobava with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Kovalenko with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jobava | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jobava | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Baadur Jobava | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Feb 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Sicilian | Bogdanovich Memorial Final |
| Dec 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Baadur Jobava | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Feb 2015 | Baadur Jobava | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baadur Jobava and Igor Kovalenko?
In 10 recorded games, Baadur Jobava has 6 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Baadur Jobava and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2014 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Baadur Jobava and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.