Pavel Ponkratov vs Daniil Dubov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Pavel Ponkratov and Daniil Dubov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Ponkratov leads 4 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Dubov with White | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 78th ch-RUS |
| Aug 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Jun 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chess.com Speed Play In |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening | Cheliabinsk Shusharin Memorial Rapid |
| May 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS 25th |
| Aug 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th ch-EU |
| Oct 2016 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS blitz |
| Jun 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Daniil Dubov?
In 23 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 4 wins, Daniil Dubov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jun 2013 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.