Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Pavel Ponkratov
GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov (2525) · GM Pavel Ponkratov (2538)
Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Ponkratov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Tsydypov leads 5 wins to 5, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsydypov with White | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Ponkratov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Ponkratov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B44 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Ivi GP Chess 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Ponkratov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| Jan 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Dec 2020 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Pavlodar Online Open |
| Dec 2020 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| May 2020 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual |
| Dec 2019 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Oct 2019 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open |
| Dec 2017 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Nov 2017 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Ponkratov?
In 17 recorded games, Zhamsaran Tsydypov has 5 wins, Pavel Ponkratov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Ponkratov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Nov 2017 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Ponkratov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.