Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Pavel Ponkratov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2015 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Zakhartsov leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Ponkratov with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| May 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 31st chT-RUS |
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Mar 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Cheliabinsk Variation Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | chT-RUS rapid |
| Feb 2019 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | 15th Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Aug 2015 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 17 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 6 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Aug 2015 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.