Boris Savchenko vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Boris Savchenko and Pavel Ponkratov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Savchenko leads 9 wins to 8, with 3 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Ponkratov with White | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Oct 2024 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 18th Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess GP4 |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Sep 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Jan 2019 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Philidor | PRO League Stage |
| Nov 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Oct 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | ch-RUS rapid |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Apr 2008 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-RUS |
| Mar 2004 | Pavel Ponkratov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 20 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 9 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.