Valery Ponomarenko vs Alexey Krantsevich
Valery Ponomarenko (87, RUS) and Alexey Krantsevich (50, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Krantsevich leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2041 and 1982, the Elo model gives Ponomarenko a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2041 vs 1982 (Δ +59)
With Valery Ponomarenko as white
54% Valery19% draw27% Alexey
With Alexey Krantsevich as white
42% Valery23% draw35% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Ponomarenko | Alexey Krantsevich | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2041 | 1982 |
| Peak rating | 2144 · Jan 2002 | 2072 · Feb 2016 |
| Peak age | 63 | 40 |
| World rank now | #21,423 | #29,481 |
| World rank peak | #18,221 | #22,164 |
| Federation rank now | #1,102 | #1,413 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 75 |
| Months active | 220 | 152 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Valery Ponomarenko
Alexey Krantsevich
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).
Valery Ponomarenko
Alexey Krantsevich