Vladimir Potkin vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Vladimir Potkin (2548) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Vladimir Potkin and Pavel Ponkratov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Potkin leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dunst Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potkin | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potkin with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ponkratov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potkin | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potkin | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | V Potkin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Potkin | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| May 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Catalan | 30th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Vladimir Potkin | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| May 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 28th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Dunst Opening | Wch Blitz |
| May 2018 | Vladimir Potkin | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-RUS 25th |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Potkin | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2011 | Vladimir Potkin | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Potkin and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Potkin has 2 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Vladimir Potkin and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2011 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Vladimir Potkin and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dunst Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.