Igor Kovalenko vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Igor Kovalenko (2672) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Igor Kovalenko and Matthias Bluebaum have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Kovalenko leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalenko with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluebaum with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 61st Rubinstein ALREH |
| Apr 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Colle System | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Dec 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Oct 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kovalenko and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 10 recorded games, Igor Kovalenko has 3 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Igor Kovalenko and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Igor Kovalenko and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.