Bogdan-Daniel Deac vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac (2651) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Vladislav Kovalev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Deac leads 8 wins to 1, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Deac | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deac with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Deac | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Deac | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Jul 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 12 recorded games, Bogdan-Daniel Deac has 8 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.