Pavel Ponkratov vs Aleksandr Shimanov
Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) and Aleksandr Shimanov (34, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2546 and 2581, the Elo model gives Shimanov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2546 vs 2581 (Δ -35)
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
35% Pavel30% draw35% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Shimanov as white
27% Pavel25% draw47% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Ponkratov | Aleksandr Shimanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2546 | 2581 |
| Peak rating | 2662 · Nov 2021 | 2664 · Jun 2013 |
| Peak age | 33 | 21 |
| World rank now | #334 | #212 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,503 | 1,352 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2520 | 2577 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 122 |
Best Win
Pavel Ponkratov
Aleksandr Shimanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Ponkratov
Aleksandr Shimanov