Mikhail Kobalia vs Pavel Ponkratov
Mikhail Kobalia (48, GM, FID) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2546 (Δ -12)
With Mikhail Kobalia as white
39% Mikhail28% draw33% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
30% Mikhail27% draw43% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Kobalia | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2679 · May 2011 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 33 |
| World rank now | #393 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #35 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 718 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 220 |
| % white wins | 46% | 60% |
| % black wins | 37% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2563 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 74 | 182 |
Best Win
Mikhail Kobalia
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Kobalia
Pavel Ponkratov