Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Pavel Ponkratov
Zhamsaran Tsydypov (30, GM, RUS) and Pavel Ponkratov (38, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Tsydypov leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2546, the Elo model gives Ponkratov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2546 (Δ -39)
With Zhamsaran Tsydypov as white
35% Zhamsaran30% draw36% Pavel
With Pavel Ponkratov as white
27% Zhamsaran25% draw48% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Ponkratov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2573 · Jun 2019 | 2662 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 23 | 33 |
| World rank now | #538 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #336 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,251 | 1,503 |
| Months active | 194 | 219 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 56% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2474 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 283 | 182 |
Best Win
Zhamsaran Tsydypov
Pavel Ponkratov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhamsaran Tsydypov
Pavel Ponkratov