Vladislav Kovalev vs Rudik Makarian
GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Vladislav Kovalev and Rudik Makarian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2023 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Kovalev leads 5 wins to 1, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalev with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Makarian with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Jul 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jun 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Catalan | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Jun 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladislav Kovalev and Rudik Makarian?
In 11 recorded games, Vladislav Kovalev has 5 wins, Rudik Makarian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vladislav Kovalev and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2023 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Vladislav Kovalev and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.