Dariusz Swiercz vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Dariusz Swiercz (2579) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Dariusz Swiercz and Vladislav Kovalev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2022. Swiercz leads 3 wins to 3, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 64 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Swiercz | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiercz with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Swiercz | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Swiercz | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Dariusz Swiercz | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Dariusz Swiercz | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2017 | Dariusz Swiercz | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Saint Louis Fall A |
| Mar 2016 | Vladislav Kovalev | Dariusz Swiercz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2012 | Vladislav Kovalev | Dariusz Swiercz | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-EU rapid |
| Aug 2011 | Dariusz Swiercz | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50th Wch U20 |
| Nov 2009 | Dariusz Swiercz | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch U16 |
| Nov 2008 | Dariusz Swiercz | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th World Youth Stars |
| Jul 2008 | Vladislav Kovalev | Dariusz Swiercz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
| Jul 2008 | Dariusz Swiercz | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dariusz Swiercz and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 11 recorded games, Dariusz Swiercz has 3 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Dariusz Swiercz and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2008 to Feb 2022.
What openings do Dariusz Swiercz and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.