Pavel Ponkratov vs Artem Uskov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Artem Uskov (2506)
Pavel Ponkratov and Artem Uskov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Ponkratov leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Uskov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Uskov with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Uskov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Uskov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Artem Uskov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78th ch-RUS |
| Jan 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artem Uskov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Dvoretsky Memorial Rapid |
| Jan 2025 | Artem Uskov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Dvoretsky Memorial Rapid |
| Jan 2025 | Artem Uskov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dvoretsky Mem Classical |
| Dec 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artem Uskov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Artem Uskov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Artem Uskov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artem Uskov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artem Uskov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artem Uskov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Artem Uskov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Mar 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Artem Uskov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Cheliabinsk Variation Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Artem Uskov?
In 12 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 6 wins, Artem Uskov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Artem Uskov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Artem Uskov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.