Georg Meier vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Georg Meier (2612) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
Georg Meier and Igor Kovalenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2020. Meier leads 7 wins to 5, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Meier | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meier with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Kovalenko with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Meier | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Meier | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Georg Meier | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Georg Meier | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Georg Meier | 1-0 | French Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Georg Meier | 1-0 | French Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Georg Meier | 0-1 | French Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Jan 2018 | Georg Meier | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Keres Memorial Rapid 27th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Georg Meier and Igor Kovalenko?
In 14 recorded games, Georg Meier has 7 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Georg Meier and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Mar 2020.
What openings do Georg Meier and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (3 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.