Valery Ponomarenko vs Viktor Mamontov
Valery Ponomarenko (87, RUS) and Viktor Mamontov (86, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Ponomarenko leads the classical series 7–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2041 and 1993, the Elo model gives Ponomarenko a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2041 vs 1993 (Δ +48)
With Valery Ponomarenko as white
52% Valery20% draw28% Viktor
With Viktor Mamontov as white
40% Valery24% draw36% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Ponomarenko | Viktor Mamontov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2041 | 1993 |
| Peak rating | 2144 · Jan 2002 | 2130 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 63 | 66 |
| World rank now | #21,423 | #27,345 |
| World rank peak | #18,221 | #21,205 |
| Federation rank now | #1,102 | #1,333 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 64 |
| Months active | 220 | 199 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Valery Ponomarenko
Viktor Mamontov
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).
Valery Ponomarenko
Viktor Mamontov