Nikita Meshkovs vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Nikita Meshkovs (2535) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Nikita Meshkovs and Vladislav Kovalev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2007 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Meshkovs leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshkovs with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Meskovs | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Nikita Meskovs | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Jun 2020 | Nikita Meskovs | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2019 | Nikita Meskovs | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Jun 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open |
| Aug 2017 | Vladislav Kovalev | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Liepajas Rokade Open |
| Jul 2014 | Nikita Meskovs | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Sep 2009 | Nikita Meskovs | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-EU U16 19th |
| Sep 2007 | Vladislav Kovalev | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 17th EU-ch U14 |
| Apr 2007 | Vladislav Kovalev | Nikita Meskovs | 0-1 | Sicilian | 6th Dnipropetrovsk Sinitsin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Meshkovs and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Meshkovs has 3 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Nikita Meshkovs and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2007 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Nikita Meshkovs and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.