Pavel Ponkratov vs Oleg Vastrukhin
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · IM Oleg Vastrukhin (2354)
Pavel Ponkratov and Oleg Vastrukhin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Ponkratov leads 9 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Vastrukhin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vastrukhin with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Vastrukhin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Vastrukhin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E64 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Aeroflot Open A |
| Oct 2024 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | ch-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | French Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Skolkovo Russian Rapid GP |
| Jan 2019 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Oct 2018 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Oleg Vastrukhin?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 9 wins, Oleg Vastrukhin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Oleg Vastrukhin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Oleg Vastrukhin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.