Vugar Rasulov vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Vugar Rasulov (2538) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Vugar Rasulov and Vladislav Kovalev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2011 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Rasulov leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasulov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kazakhstan Cup |
| Jun 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jun 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2019 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Nakhchivan Open |
| Aug 2011 | Vugar Rasulov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 50th Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vugar Rasulov and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 10 recorded games, Vugar Rasulov has 3 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vugar Rasulov and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2011 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Vugar Rasulov and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (1 games), followed by the French Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.