Pavel Ponkratov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Pavel Ponkratov and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Ponkratov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Italian Game | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Feb 2012 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2005 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-EU U18 |
| Jan 2001 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-RUS U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 11 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 2 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.