Aleksey Dreev vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Aleksey Dreev and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2000 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Dreev leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Ponomariov with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2019 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 35th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2017 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2007 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 22nd Villarrobledo Open |
| Nov 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-ESP final |
| Mar 2006 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Poikovsky Karpov 07th |
| Jun 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 29th Vicente Bonil Open |
| Jun 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE GP |
| Jun 2002 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE GP |
| Oct 2001 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5th WchT |
| Sep 2001 | Alexey Dreev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2000 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | EU-Cup 16th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 19 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 4 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Sep 2000 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.