Vladislav Kovalev vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Vladislav Kovalev and Matthias Bluebaum have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Kovalev leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalev with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Bluebaum with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladislav Kovalev and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 12 recorded games, Vladislav Kovalev has 3 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Vladislav Kovalev and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Vladislav Kovalev and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.