Vincent Keymer vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Vincent Keymer (2767) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Vincent Keymer and Vladislav Kovalev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Keymer leads 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Keymer | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keymer with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Keymer | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Keymer | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2020 | Vincent Keymer | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | EU-ch Online KO Final |
| May 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | EU-ch Online KO Final |
| May 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Vincent Keymer | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 81st Tata Steel Challengers |
| Oct 2018 | Vincent Keymer | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vincent Keymer and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 11 recorded games, Vincent Keymer has 5 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Vincent Keymer and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Vincent Keymer and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.