Pavel Ponkratov vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Pavel Ponkratov and Maxim Matlakov have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Ponkratov leads 5 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 16 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| Matlakov with White | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Rapid | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 77th |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS 76th |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS 74th |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2017 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 18th ch-EU |
| Dec 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EU rapid |
| Jun 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| May 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Oct 2013 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 21st Chigorin Memorial |
| Sep 2011 | Pavel Ponkratov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 7th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jul 2010 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Lake Sevan |
| Jul 2005 | Maxim Matlakov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | RUS Summer U16 2nd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Maxim Matlakov?
In 28 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 5 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Torre Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.