Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Pavel Ponkratov
Vadim Zvjaginsev (50, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Ponkratov leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2529 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: 2529 vs 2546 (Δ -17)
With Vadim Zvjaginsev as white
38% Vadim29% draw33% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
29% Vadim26% draw44% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Zvjaginsev | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2529-13 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2688 · Jan 2012 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 36 | 33 |
| World rank now | #415 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,052 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 60% |
| % black wins | 32% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2470 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 182 |
Best Win
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Pavel Ponkratov