Artyom Timofeev vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Artyom Timofeev (2479) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2540)
Artyom Timofeev and Pavel Ponkratov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Timofeev leads 1 wins to 1, with 13 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timofeev with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ponkratov with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 |
| Aug 2024 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 76th |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | 76th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jan 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 15th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Dec 2018 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2018 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | RUS GP rap |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 24th Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS rapid |
| Nov 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Artyom Timofeev and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 15 recorded games, Artyom Timofeev has 1 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Artyom Timofeev and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2015 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Artyom Timofeev and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.