Denis Khismatullin vs Pavel Ponkratov
Denis Khismatullin (42, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Khismatullin leads with 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Team Cup of Russia 2025 (men) saw Khismatullin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2513 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2513 vs 2546 (Δ -33)
With Denis Khismatullin as white
35% Denis30% draw35% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
28% Denis25% draw47% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2513 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · Mar 2014 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #504 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #33 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,188 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2407 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 182 |
Best Win
Denis Khismatullin
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Khismatullin
Pavel Ponkratov