Pavel Ponkratov vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Pavel Ponkratov and Andrey Esipenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Ponkratov leads 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Esipenko with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78th ch-RUS |
| Aug 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 77th |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS 76th |
| Sep 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | AI Cup Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-RUS 74th |
| May 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | FIDE World Cup Europe Swiss playoff |
| Jul 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Torre Attack | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | London System | ch-RUS blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Andrey Esipenko?
In 11 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.