Igor Lysyj vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Igor Lysyj (2518) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Igor Lysyj and Pavel Ponkratov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2003 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Lysyj leads 2 wins to 0, with 12 draws (14% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games). The average game between them lasted 24 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysyj with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ponkratov with White | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Orsay Blitz Open |
| Jan 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| May 2022 | Igor Lysyj | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 29th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2021 | Igor Lysyj | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Igor Lysyj | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT1A-CRO 28th |
| May 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 26th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Jul 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2008 | Igor Lysyj | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Zvenigorod Autumn Open A |
| Mar 2007 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-RUS U20 |
| Oct 2003 | Pavel Ponkratov | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Lysyj and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 14 recorded games, Igor Lysyj has 2 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Igor Lysyj and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2003 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Igor Lysyj and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.