Daniel Fridman vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Daniel Fridman (2564) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
Daniel Fridman and Igor Kovalenko have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2012 and the most recent in Nov 2020. Fridman leads 8 wins to 1, with 8 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fridman | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridman with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Kovalenko with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fridman | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fridman | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PNWCC Thanksgiving Open |
| Jan 2020 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 29th Keres Memorial rap |
| Jun 2019 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Saint Louis Summer B |
| Jun 2019 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Saint Louis Summer B |
| Aug 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Liepajas Rokade Super |
| Jan 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid 27th |
| Aug 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Liepajas Rokade Super |
| Jun 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 18th ch-EU |
| Jan 2017 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26th Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Aug 2016 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Liepajas Rokade |
| Oct 2015 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2015 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Liepajas Rokade |
| Jul 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Liepajas Rokade Open |
| Apr 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | London System | Poznan Trzcianka |
| Mar 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Latvian Railway Open |
| Feb 2012 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial |
| Feb 2012 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Daniel Fridman and Igor Kovalenko?
In 17 recorded games, Daniel Fridman has 8 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Daniel Fridman and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2012 to Nov 2020.
What openings do Daniel Fridman and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.