Maksim Chigaev vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Maksim Chigaev and Pavel Ponkratov have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Chigaev leads 6 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Ponkratov with White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Oct 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Mar 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Cheliabinsk Variation Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Oct 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS 74th |
| Aug 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Jun 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| Nov 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Center Game | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 33rd Final Leon Blitz Open |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 33rd Final Leon Blitz Open |
| Jul 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 33rd Final Leon Blitz Open |
| Jul 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Dec 2018 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Oct 2016 | Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 27 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 6 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.