Pavel Ponkratov vs David Paravyan
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM David Paravyan (2584)
Pavel Ponkratov and David Paravyan have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Ponkratov leads 11 wins to 6, with 4 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Paravyan with White | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| May 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Dec 2023 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Aug 2023 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Aug 2021 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Jul 2021 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2021 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q2 |
| Oct 2020 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | London System | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2020 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Carr Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Jun 2017 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21st Voronezh Open A |
| Nov 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Oct 2016 | David Paravyan | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and David Paravyan?
In 21 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 11 wins, David Paravyan has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.