Prepare against Grigori Ponomarev
FM · Russia · World #4,932 classical · FIDE ID 44174209
Our database contains 277 games by Grigori Ponomarev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigori Ponomarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigori Ponomarev 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 | 2,276 | 2,355 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,398 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,534 | 2,545 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 127 | 64 | 86 | 45.8% |
| As White | 138 | 69 | 34 | 35 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 139 | 58 | 30 | 51 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigori Ponomarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigori Ponomarev's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 48.6% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 28.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 10.9% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 8.0% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 75.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 61.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.8% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Grigori Ponomarev's chess games
All 277 games by Grigori Ponomarev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 127 wins, 64 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,582 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,536 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,512 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,506 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 60 | 29 | 2,257 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 37 | 24 | 2,478 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,106 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,324 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigori Ponomarev's chess games?
277 games by Grigori Ponomarev, from Nov 2014 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 Grigori Ponomarev has played.
What does Grigori Ponomarev play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Grigori Ponomarev opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigori Ponomarev answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games).
What openings does Grigori Ponomarev play as White?
As White, Grigori Ponomarev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 65.2% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigori Ponomarev play as Black?
As Black, Grigori Ponomarev most often plays: Elephant Gambit (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Grigori Ponomarev's FIDE rating?
Grigori Ponomarev is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,534 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Grigori Ponomarev played?
Our database contains 277 games by Grigori Ponomarev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 64 draws, 86 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigori Ponomarev?
277 games by Grigori Ponomarev 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.