Pavel Ponkratov vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Pavel Ponkratov and Vladislav Kovalev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Ponkratov leads 7 wins to 5, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponkratov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jul 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Riga Tal Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Ponkratov and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 14 recorded games, Pavel Ponkratov has 7 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Pavel Ponkratov and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Pavel Ponkratov and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.