Pavel Ponkratov vs Roman Kezin
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · IM Roman Kezin (2460)
Pavel Ponkratov and Roman Kezin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Ponkratov leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Kezin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Kezin with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Kezin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Kezin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | R Kezin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Roman Kezin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Roman Kezin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Roman Kezin | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Roman Kezin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Roman Kezin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Roman Kezin | 1-0 | Sicilian | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Roman Kezin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Feb 2021 | Roman Kezin | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| May 2019 | Roman Kezin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Catalan | 26th chT-RUS |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Roman Kezin?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 4 wins, Roman Kezin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Roman Kezin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2019 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Roman Kezin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.