Boris Grachev vs Pavel Ponkratov
Boris Grachev (40, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Ponkratov leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2586 and 2546, the Elo model gives Grachev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2586 vs 2546 (Δ +40)
With Boris Grachev as white
48% Boris25% draw27% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
36% Boris30% draw34% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Grachev | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2586 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2705 · Mar 2012 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 26 | 33 |
| World rank now | #199 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #35 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,106 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 60% |
| % black wins | 40% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 182 |
Best Win
Boris Grachev
Pavel Ponkratov
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).
Boris Grachev
Pavel Ponkratov