Pavel Ponkratov vs Nikita Matinian
Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) and Nikita Matinian (34, GM, FID) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Ponkratov leads with 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz_Men Champ. 2025 saw Matinian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2546 and 2389, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2546 vs 2389 (Δ +157)
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
66% Pavel18% draw16% Nikita
With Nikita Matinian as white
56% Pavel22% draw22% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Ponkratov | Nikita Matinian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2546 | 2389 |
| Peak rating | 2662 · Nov 2021 | 2514 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 33 | 26 |
| World rank now | #334 | #1,864 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #652 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #53 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,503 | 964 |
| Months active | 220 | 197 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2520 | 2346 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 171 |
Best Win
Pavel Ponkratov
Nikita Matinian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Ponkratov
Nikita Matinian