M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Igor Kovalenko
GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
M. Amin Tabatabaei and Igor Kovalenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2019 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Tabatabaei leads 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabatabaei with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Kovalenko with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Catalan | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jun 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Aimchess Play In Open |
| May 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Aug 2019 | Igor Kovalenko | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Zuerich Kupper Memorial |
Interactive board, all 12 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between M. Amin Tabatabaei and Igor Kovalenko?
In 12 recorded games, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 5 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have M. Amin Tabatabaei and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2019 to Sep 2023.
What openings do M. Amin Tabatabaei and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.