Maksim Chigaev vs Pavel Ponkratov
Maksim Chigaev (30, GM, ESP) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Ponkratov leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2644 and 2546, the Elo model gives Chigaev a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2644 vs 2546 (Δ +98)
With Maksim Chigaev as white
58% Maksim22% draw21% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
46% Maksim26% draw28% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Chigaev | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2644-3 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2647 · Apr 2026 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #74 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #68 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,556 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 192 | 219 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2435 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 132 | 182 |
Best Win
Maksim Chigaev
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Chigaev
Pavel Ponkratov