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PJ
Ponomarenko, John
🇯🇪FIDE 15600289· Male· Jersey· Born in 1955
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John Ponomarenko, a 71-year-old player, is rated 1709. He plays occasionally (5 games in the last 12 months) and had 3 career breaks: 12 months (2017–2018), 57 months (2019–2024, COVID-19 included) and 24 months (2024–2026). Recent appearance: Jersey International Holiday 2026. His peak of 1747 was reached at age 69 (Mar 2024); he also reached #7 nationally in Oct 2017 and spent 31 months in top 10.
Current rating
1709
Standard
Rpd—·Blz—
All-time high
1747
−38 pts below
Mar 2024 · age 69
Mar 2024 · age 69
Activity
2
games / yr avg.
5 past 12 mo
classical only
Occasional
classical only
Occasional
Signature stat
#106,420
#106,420 · players worldwide · of 216,808
31 months in National top 10 (2017–2021)
31 months in National top 10 (2017–2021)
Career timeline
17 entries2026
2nd 70-75 player nationally
at age 71 · rated 1709
May 2026
2024
Best 12-month gain (+168 Elo)
1579 → 1747
Mar 2024
Re-crossed 1600
at age 69
Mar 2024
All-time peak 1747
at age 69 · −38 from today
Mar 2024
Inactive for 24 months
paused at 1747 → returned at 1709
Mar 2024
2021
31 months in national top 10
longest streak 17 months · since May 2017
Apr 2021
Standard rating history
Last 12 months — activity & highlights
Evolution
-38
1747 → 1709
Tournaments
1
6 games
Score
1.5/ 625.0%
1W1D4L
Top wins
No noteworthy wins (no Elo gained on any game).
Top 3 losses
Last 12 months — tournaments
1 event| Event | Date | Score | Rank | Perf | Δ Elo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swiss | Feb 2026 | 1.5/5 | #15 | 1617 | -37.6 |
Rankings
/
Jersey
#14
out of 23 players
Europe
#74,966
in continent
World
#106,418
out of 400,000+
National ranking
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