Evgeny Shaposhnikov vs Pavel Ponkratov
Evgeny Shaposhnikov (45, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Ponkratov leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2517 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2517 vs 2546 (Δ -29)
With Evgeny Shaposhnikov as white
36% Evgeny30% draw34% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
28% Evgeny26% draw46% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeny Shaposhnikov | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2517 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Aug 2018 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #578 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #186 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 712 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 220 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 182 |
Best Win
Evgeny Shaposhnikov
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeny Shaposhnikov
Pavel Ponkratov