Igor Kovalenko vs Daniil Dubov
GM Igor Kovalenko (2672) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Igor Kovalenko and Daniil Dubov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Kovalenko leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalenko with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dubov with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Jan 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | English Opening | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2013 | Igor Kovalenko | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 67th ch-Moscow blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kovalenko and Daniil Dubov?
In 10 recorded games, Igor Kovalenko has 2 wins, Daniil Dubov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Igor Kovalenko and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2013 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Igor Kovalenko and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.