Pavel Ponkratov vs Nikita Afanasiev
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2540) · GM Nikita Afanasiev (2546)
Pavel Ponkratov and Nikita Afanasiev have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Ponkratov leads 8 wins to 2, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Afanasiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Afanasiev with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Afanasiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Afanasiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid |
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Ivi GP Chess 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Afanasiev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Jun 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup |
| Nov 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | blitz-Moscow 74th |
| Sep 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Jan 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 15th Moscow Open A |
| Aug 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Philidor | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open |
| Oct 2016 | Nikita Afanasiev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-RUS rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Nikita Afanasiev?
In 15 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 8 wins, Nikita Afanasiev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Nikita Afanasiev played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Nikita Afanasiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.