Valery Ponomarenko vs Andrey Ivanov
Valery Ponomarenko (87, RUS) and Andrey Ivanov (25, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Ponomarenko leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2041 and 1976, the Elo model gives Ponomarenko a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2041 vs 1976 (Δ +65)
With Valery Ponomarenko as white
55% Valery19% draw27% Andrey
With Andrey Ivanov as white
43% Valery23% draw34% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Ponomarenko | Andrey Ivanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2041 | 1976 |
| Peak rating | 2144 · Jan 2002 | 2014 · Jan 2019 |
| Peak age | 63 | 18 |
| World rank now | #21,423 | #30,667 |
| World rank peak | #18,221 | #27,198 |
| Federation rank now | #1,102 | #1,450 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 67 |
| Months active | 220 | 125 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 45% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 74 |
Best Win
Valery Ponomarenko
Andrey Ivanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
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 Ivanov