Rauf Mamedov vs Igor Kovalenko
GM Rauf Mamedov (2639) · GM Igor Kovalenko (2672)
Rauf Mamedov and Igor Kovalenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2011 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Mamedov leads 9 wins to 0, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedov with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Kovalenko with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Kovalenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Kiev-Lvov Region Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Kiev-Lvov Region Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Kiev-Lvov Region Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Kiev-Lvov Region Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Kiev-Lvov Region Rapid |
| Sep 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Kiev-Lvov Region Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Feb 2013 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow Open A |
| Feb 2011 | Rauf Mamedov | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 10th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rauf Mamedov and Igor Kovalenko?
In 12 recorded games, Rauf Mamedov has 9 wins, Igor Kovalenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rauf Mamedov and Igor Kovalenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2011 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Rauf Mamedov and Igor Kovalenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.