Pavel Ponkratov vs Ivan Popov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2540) · GM Ivan Popov (2595)
Pavel Ponkratov and Ivan Popov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Ponkratov leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Popov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ivan Popov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Superfinal 2026 (m) |
| May 2026 | Ivan Popov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 76th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Ivan Popov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Ivan Popov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2014 | Ivan Popov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Nezhmetdinov Memorial rapid 36th |
| Mar 2008 | Ivan Popov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2007 | Ivan Popov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Vienna Game | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2007 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Cheliabinsk Arhipov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Ivan Popov?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 3 wins, Ivan Popov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Ivan Popov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Ivan Popov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.