Pavel Ponkratov vs Sergei Lobanov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Sergei Lobanov (2515)
Pavel Ponkratov and Sergei Lobanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Ponkratov leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lobanov with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergei Lobanov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 78th ch-RUS |
| Jun 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Nov 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Cheliabinsk Shusharin Memorial Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 76th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2022 | Sergei Lobanov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Nov 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | St Petersburg Summer Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Sergei Lobanov?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 4 wins, Sergei Lobanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Sergei Lobanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Sergei Lobanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.