Pavel Ponkratov vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Pavel Ponkratov and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Ponkratov leads 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | 5th Sharjah Masters |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open |
| Jul 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Feb 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 26th Fajr Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 12 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 5 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.