Alexander Grischuk vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Ponkratov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Grischuk leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 2 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.