Kovalev Andrei Vasilievich (07.11.1961)

Belarus Grandmaster (1992), FIDE Trainer (2011) and Belarus Champion in 2000.

Kovalev won or shared first in Porz 1990, Clichy 1991, Munich Open 1992, Altensteig Open 1992, Cuxhaven 1993, Eupen Rapid 1993, Pushko Memorial 2000 and Czech Open 2005, Duisburg Open 2007, Alushta 2007, Karvina (CZE) 2007, Augustowska Forest Cup (POL) 2008, Budapest FS05 GM 2010 and ZMDI Dresden Open 2010. He also came second at the Dresden Open 1987.

A participant in the 1994, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Olympiads.   Best ELO: 2580 in 2001.