Sergey Volkov vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Sergey Volkov and Pavel Ponkratov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Volkov leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ponkratov with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Jun 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open |
| Nov 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Apr 2021 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Kolomna Rapid Open |
| Jun 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 21st Voronezh Open A |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24th Chigorin Memorial |
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Ponkratov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Izhevsk Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 11 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 5 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.