Prepare against Timur Ponomariov
FM · Russia · World #17,791 classical · FIDE ID 4171233
Our database contains 184 games by Timur Ponomariov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timur Ponomariov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Ponomariov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,077 | 2,351 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,260 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,233 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 73 | 61 | 50 | 39.7% |
| As White | 96 | 38 | 35 | 23 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 35 | 26 | 27 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Ponomariov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Ponomariov's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 90.6% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Ponomariov usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ponomariov usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ponomariov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ponomariov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ponomariov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ponomariov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 94.4% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Timur Ponomariov's chess games
All 184 games by Timur Ponomariov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 73 wins, 61 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,499 | Voronezh Open A | D00 |
| Jun 2003 | Evgeni Egorov | 2,459 | Voronezh Master Open | C77 |
| Jun 2006 | Alexey Kim | 2,446 | Voronezh Open A | C45 |
| Mar 2007 | Dmitrij Rodin | 2,427 | ch-Voronezh | B42 |
| Dec 2006 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,414 | ch-Voronezh Region | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2010 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2010 | 24 | 14 | 2,230 |
| Voronezh Open A | 2008 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Voronezh Region Juniors | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| Voronezh CC fin | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,333 |
| 18th Voronezh Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Ponomariov's chess games?
184 games by Timur Ponomariov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Timur Ponomariov has played.
What does Timur Ponomariov play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Timur Ponomariov opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Ponomariov answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Timur Ponomariov play as White?
As White, Timur Ponomariov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Ponomariov play as Black?
As Black, Timur Ponomariov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Timur Ponomariov's FIDE rating?
Timur Ponomariov is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Timur Ponomariov played?
Our database contains 184 games by Timur Ponomariov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 61 draws, 50 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Ponomariov?
184 games by Timur Ponomariov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.