Pavel Ponkratov vs Alexander Rakhmanov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · Alexander Rakhmanov
Pavel Ponkratov and Alexander Rakhmanov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Feb 2022. Ponkratov leads 6 wins to 6, with 9 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Rakhmanov with White | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | ch-RUS 74th |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Aug 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-SRB |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT-RUS blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EU blitz |
| Jun 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22nd Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | French Defense | 18th Voronezh Open A |
| Jun 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2009 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 13th Voronezh Open A |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2007 | Pavel Ponkratov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | King's Gambit | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Alexander Rakhmanov?
In 21 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 6 wins, Alexander Rakhmanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Alexander Rakhmanov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Feb 2022.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Alexander Rakhmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.