4 games · 2015–2022 · 3 classical · 1 online
Kovalenko 21 draws1 Salem
62.5% for Kovalenko
Openings between them
| B22 | Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack, Ivanchuk Line | 2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense: Stockholm Variation | 1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Bayonet Attack | 1 | 100.0% |
All games
| Salem, Ar2690 | 1-0 | Kovalenko, I2674 | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss | 2022 |
| Kovalenko, I2659 | 1-0 | Salem, Ar2638 | 50th Biel Master Open | 2017 |
| Kovalenko, I2667 | ½-½ | Salem, Ar2608 | Najdorf Mem Open A 2016 | 2016 |
| Kovalenko, I2661 | 1-0 | Salem, Ar2603 | Aeroflot Open A 2015 | 2015 |