Pavel Ponkratov vs Aleksey Grebnev
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Aleksey Grebnev (2618)
Pavel Ponkratov and Aleksey Grebnev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Ponkratov leads 4 wins to 2, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Grebnev with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| May 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | TCh-RUS Premier |
| Dec 2024 | Aleksey Grebnev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| May 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksey Grebnev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Jul 2021 | Aleksey Grebnev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | London System | 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial |
| Mar 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Sep 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Aleksey Grebnev?
In 12 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 4 wins, Aleksey Grebnev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Aleksey Grebnev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Aleksey Grebnev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.