Vyacheslav L. Murashko vs Alexandr Ponomarenko
Vyacheslav L. Murashko (73, IM, UKR) and Alexandr Ponomarenko (33, IM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Ponomarenko leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at New Year 2014 drew. With current classical ratings of 2175 and 2231, the Elo model gives Ponomarenko a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2175 vs 2231 (Δ -56)
With Vyacheslav L. Murashko as white
34% Vyacheslav25% draw40% Alexandr
With Alexandr Ponomarenko as white
27% Vyacheslav21% draw52% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vyacheslav L. Murashko | Alexandr Ponomarenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2175 | 2231 |
| Peak rating | 2436 · Oct 2001 | 2406 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 48 | 18 |
| World rank now | #10,774 | #8,121 |
| World rank peak | #1,220 | #2,056 |
| Federation rank now | #256 | #250 |
| Games (career, STD) | 427 | 310 |
| Months active | 216 | 196 |
| % white wins | 32% | 44% |
| % black wins | 29% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vyacheslav L. Murashko
Alexandr Ponomarenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vyacheslav L. Murashko
Alexandr Ponomarenko