Aleksei Pridorozhni vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Aleksei Pridorozhni (2477) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Aleksei Pridorozhni and Pavel Ponkratov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Pridorozhni leads 1 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pridorozhni | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pridorozhni with White | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Ponkratov with White | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pridorozhni | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Rapid | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pridorozhni | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Oct 2020 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2019 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Oct 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Feb 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | English Opening | RUS GP rap |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | RUS GP rap |
| Nov 2015 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 11th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Nov 2014 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Mar 2014 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 72nd ch-Urals |
| Jun 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2012 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Sep 2011 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 7th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Aug 2011 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Botvinnik 100 Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksei Pridorozhni and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 20 recorded games, Aleksei Pridorozhni has 1 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Aleksei Pridorozhni and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Aug 2011 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Aleksei Pridorozhni and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.