Valery Ponomarenko vs Andrey I. Baranov
Valery Ponomarenko (87, RUS) and Andrey I. Baranov (24, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Ponomarenko leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2041 and 1788, the Elo model gives Ponomarenko a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2041 vs 1788 (Δ +253)
With Valery Ponomarenko as white
78% Valery11% draw10% Andrey
With Andrey I. Baranov as white
71% Valery13% draw15% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Ponomarenko | Andrey I. Baranov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2041 | 1788 |
| Peak rating | 2144 · Jan 2002 | 1788 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 63 | 22 |
| World rank now | #21,423 | #91,276 |
| World rank peak | #18,221 | #79,115 |
| Federation rank now | #1,102 | #4,700 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 21 |
| Months active | 220 | 101 |
| % white wins | 53% | 32% |
| % black wins | 45% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Valery Ponomarenko
Andrey I. Baranov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Ponomarenko
Andrey I. Baranov