Alexander Riazantsev vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Alexander Riazantsev and Pavel Ponkratov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Riazantsev leads 2 wins to 1, with 10 draws (23% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 20 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Ponkratov with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Skolkovo Russian Rapid GP |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS GP rap |
| May 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | ch-Cheliabinsk Region |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Arhipov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 2 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.