Boris Savchenko vs Pavel Ponkratov
Boris Savchenko (40, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Savchenko leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2546 (Δ -57)
With Boris Savchenko as white
33% Boris28% draw39% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
25% Boris24% draw51% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Savchenko | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2655 · Apr 2009 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 23 | 33 |
| World rank now | #673 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,676 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 62% | 60% |
| % black wins | 52% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 182 |
Best Win
Boris Savchenko
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Savchenko
Pavel Ponkratov