Alexey Grachev vs Grigori Ponomarev
Alexey Grachev (21, IM, FID) and Grigori Ponomarev (20, FM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Grachev leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2458 and 2276, the Elo model gives Grachev a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2458 vs 2276 (Δ +182)
With Alexey Grachev as white
69% Alexey17% draw14% Grigori
With Grigori Ponomarev as white
60% Alexey20% draw20% Grigori
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Grachev | Grigori Ponomarev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2458 | 2276 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Apr 2026 | 2355 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 18 |
| World rank now | #939 | #4,858 |
| World rank peak | #936 | #2,624 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #210 |
| Games (career, STD) | 699 | 491 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 56% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2464 | 2200 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 433 |
Best Win
Alexey Grachev
Grigori Ponomarev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexey Grachev
Grigori Ponomarev