Pavel Ponkratov vs Sergei Yudin
Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) and Sergei Yudin (40, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2546 and 2458, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2546 vs 2458 (Δ +88)
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
56% Pavel22% draw22% Sergei
With Sergei Yudin as white
44% Pavel26% draw29% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Ponkratov | Sergei Yudin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2546 | 2458 |
| Peak rating | 2662 · Nov 2021 | 2599 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 33 | 23 |
| World rank now | #334 | #951 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #186 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,503 | 653 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 60% | 56% |
| % black wins | 53% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2520 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 0 |
Best Win
Pavel Ponkratov
Sergei Yudin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Ponkratov
Sergei Yudin