Pavel Ponkratov vs Rudik Makarian
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2540) · GM Rudik Makarian (2557)
Pavel Ponkratov and Rudik Makarian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Ponkratov leads 8 wins to 2, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Makarian with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A31 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Italian Game | St.Petersburg Rapid GP |
| Jul 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Catalan | Asian Blitz 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Asian Rapid 2026 |
| Dec 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Ivi GP Chess 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| May 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31st chT-RUS |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Shusharin Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-RUS Blitz |
| May 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 29th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | blitz-Moscow 74th |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Rudik Makarian?
In 15 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 8 wins, Rudik Makarian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.