Dmitry Kokarev vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Dmitry Kokarev (2520) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Dmitry Kokarev and Pavel Ponkratov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2007 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Kokarev leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kokarev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokarev with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Ponkratov with White | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kokarev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kokarev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| Feb 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Dec 2020 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Nov 2019 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid 15th |
| Oct 2019 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Nov 2014 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS Cup final |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th Voronezh Open A |
| Jun 2014 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 36th Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Jul 2012 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 4th Izhevsk Corporation Cup A |
| Jun 2011 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Izmailov Memorial Open |
| Sep 2010 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 1-0 | Sicilian | 6th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2010 | Pavel Ponkratov | Dmitry Kokarev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14th Voronezh Open A |
| Oct 2007 | Dmitry Kokarev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | ch-RUS U26 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitry Kokarev and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 23 recorded games, Dmitry Kokarev has 5 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Dmitry Kokarev and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Oct 2007 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Dmitry Kokarev and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.