Pavel Ponkratov vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Pavel Ponkratov and Arseniy Nesterov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Ponkratov leads 6 wins to 2, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Nesterov with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 78th ch-RUS |
| Dec 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid |
| Oct 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Jun 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 76th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jan 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Jun 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open |
| Nov 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Jun 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid |
| Jan 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Dec 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Nov 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 15th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 14 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 6 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.