Dmitry Bocharov vs Pavel Ponkratov
Dmitry Bocharov (44, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 25 rapid/blitz games. Ponkratov leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2551 and 2546, the Elo model gives Bocharov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2551 vs 2546 (Δ +5)
With Dmitry Bocharov as white
42% Dmitry27% draw31% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
32% Dmitry28% draw40% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2551 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2647 · Jan 2009 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 27 | 33 |
| World rank now | #304 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #77 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,358 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2559 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 182 |
Best Win
Dmitry Bocharov
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Bocharov
Pavel Ponkratov