Alexander Riazantsev vs Pavel Ponkratov
Alexander Riazantsev (41, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Riazantsev leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2546, the Elo model gives Riazantsev a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2546 (Δ +48)
With Alexander Riazantsev as white
50% Alexander24% draw26% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
37% Alexander29% draw34% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Riazantsev | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · May 2012 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 27 | 33 |
| World rank now | #173 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #28 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 755 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 60% |
| % black wins | 39% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2488 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 182 |
Best Win
Alexander Riazantsev
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Riazantsev
Pavel Ponkratov