Gata Kamsky vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Gata Kamsky and Vladislav Kovalev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Nov 2022. Kamsky leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Jun 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Feb 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 10 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 1 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Nov 2022.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.