Prepare against Alexey Ponikarovsky
FM · Russia · World #55,474 classical · FIDE ID 4122887
When preparing against Alexey Ponikarovsky, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 64.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Alexey Ponikarovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Ponikarovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Ponikarovsky before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,872 | 2,404 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 2,114 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 2,152 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 93 | 40 | 53 | 50.0% |
| As White | 95 | 51 | 21 | 23 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 42 | 19 | 30 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Ponikarovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Ponikarovsky's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 94.7% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ponikarovsky usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ponikarovsky usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ponikarovsky usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ponikarovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 62.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Alexey Ponikarovsky's chess games
All 186 games by Alexey Ponikarovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 93 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue | A33 |
| Oct 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,674 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Mar 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B28 |
| Jun 2021 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,641 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| May 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 145 | 96.5 | 2,521 |
| 6th Chigorin Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
| ch-Northwest FR | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,027 |
| ch-SZFO | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Orsha Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,681 |
| Orsha blitz Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,969 |
| St Petersburg Summer Blitz | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Ponikarovsky's chess games?
186 games by Alexey Ponikarovsky, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexey Ponikarovsky has played.
What does Alexey Ponikarovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Alexey Ponikarovsky opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Ponikarovsky answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexey Ponikarovsky play as White?
As White, Alexey Ponikarovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Ponikarovsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Ponikarovsky most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Alexey Ponikarovsky's FIDE rating?
Alexey Ponikarovsky is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Alexey Ponikarovsky played?
Our database contains 186 games by Alexey Ponikarovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Ponikarovsky?
186 games by Alexey Ponikarovsky reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.