Vasily Papin vs Pavel Ponkratov
Vasily Papin (38, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2477 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2477 vs 2546 (Δ -69)
With Vasily Papin as white
31% Vasily28% draw41% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
24% Vasily23% draw53% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Papin | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2477 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Sep 2011 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 23 | 33 |
| World rank now | #927 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #277 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #78 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,308 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 46% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 182 |
Best Win
Vasily Papin
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Papin
Pavel Ponkratov