Pavel Ponkratov vs Sergey Drygalov
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Sergey Drygalov (2530)
Pavel Ponkratov and Sergey Drygalov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Ponkratov leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Drygalov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vladivostok Eastern Economic Forum |
| Mar 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Drygalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Aug 2023 | Sergey Drygalov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Sergey Drygalov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | St Petersburg Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Drygalov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Mar 2022 | Sergey Drygalov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Cheliabinsk Variation Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Sergey Drygalov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| May 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Sergey Drygalov?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 2 wins, Sergey Drygalov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Sergey Drygalov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2016 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Sergey Drygalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.