Vladislav Kovalev vs Daniil Dubov
GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Vladislav Kovalev and Daniil Dubov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in May 2025. Kovalev leads 5 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalev with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Dubov with White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C09 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jun 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Catalan | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Nov 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| May 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Feb 2017 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16th ch-EU |
| Feb 2014 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open |
| Nov 2010 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18th Chigorin Memorial |
| May 2009 | Daniil Dubov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World Youth Stars 7th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladislav Kovalev and Daniil Dubov?
In 24 recorded games, Vladislav Kovalev has 5 wins, Daniil Dubov has 14 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vladislav Kovalev and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from May 2009 to May 2025.
What openings do Vladislav Kovalev and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.