Evgeny Alekseev vs Pavel Ponkratov
Evgeny Alekseev (41, GM, ISR) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 22 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2510 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: 2510 vs 2546 (Δ -36)
With Evgeny Alekseev as white
35% Evgeny30% draw35% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
27% Evgeny25% draw48% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeny Alekseev | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2510 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2725 · Sep 2009 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 24 | 33 |
| World rank now | #521 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #15 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,236 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 60% |
| % black wins | 41% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2444 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 183 | 182 |
Best Win
Evgeny Alekseev
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeny Alekseev
Pavel Ponkratov