Evgeny Romanov vs Pavel Ponkratov
Evgeny Romanov (38, GM, MKD) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Ponkratov leads the classical series 5–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2546, the Elo model gives Romanov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2546 (Δ +3)
With Evgeny Romanov as white
42% Evgeny27% draw31% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
32% Evgeny28% draw41% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeny Romanov | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549-27 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2662 · Jun 2013 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 25 | 33 |
| World rank now | #317 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #80 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,817 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 55% | 60% |
| % black wins | 44% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2468 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 182 |
Best Win
Evgeny Romanov
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeny Romanov
Pavel Ponkratov