Nikita Meshkovs vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Nikita Meshkovs (2535) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2642)
Nikita Meshkovs and Igor Kovalenko have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Meshkovs leads 1 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshkovs with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Kovalenko with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Jan 2020 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 29th Keres Memorial rap |
| Jul 2019 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Baltic zt II Stage |
| Jun 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Baltic zt I Stage |
| Mar 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19th ch-EU |
| Jan 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Keres Memorial Rapid 27th |
| Nov 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olaine rapid Open |
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Baltic zt |
| Jul 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A |
| Aug 2014 | Nikita Meskovs | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4th Riga Tech Open |
| May 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-LAT |
| Apr 2013 | Igor Kovalenko | Nikita Meskovs | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-LAT |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Meshkovs and Igor Kovalenko?
In 16 recorded games, Nikita Meshkovs has 1 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 12 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikita Meshkovs and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2013 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Nikita Meshkovs and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.