Sergey Volkov vs Pavel Ponkratov
Sergey Volkov (52, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Volkov leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2382 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2382 vs 2546 (Δ -164)
With Sergey Volkov as white
21% Sergey22% draw57% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
15% Sergey18% draw67% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Volkov | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2382-9 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2659 · Jul 2007 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,994 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #47 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,779 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 48% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2303 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 182 |
Best Win
Sergey Volkov
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Volkov
Pavel Ponkratov