Gata Kamsky vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Gata Kamsky and Pavel Ponkratov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ponkratov with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Orsay Blitz Open |
| Aug 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Speed Chess GP4 |
| Aug 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24th Chigorin Memorial |
| Oct 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 10 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2013 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.