David Paravyan vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM David Paravyan (2584) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
David Paravyan and Vladislav Kovalev have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Paravyan leads 15 wins to 10, with 6 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paravyan with White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 |
| Kovalev with White | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Mar 2021 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Aug 2020 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 19th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Aug 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Mar 2020 | David Paravyan | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Oct 2016 | Vladislav Kovalev | David Paravyan | 0-1 | London System | 24th Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between David Paravyan and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 31 recorded games, David Paravyan has 15 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 10 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have David Paravyan and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Dec 2024.
What openings do David Paravyan and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.