Alexander Grischuk vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
12
Grischuk wins
24
draws
8
Ponomariov wins
44
games
Alexander Grischuk and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 44 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Grischuk leads 12 wins to 8, with 24 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| Ponomariov with White | 25 | 5 | 14 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 24 | 3 | 17 | 4 |
| Blitz | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 44 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Apr 2015 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| May 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Olympiad-40 |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th chT-EU |
| Jan 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 19th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 19th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Jun 2006 | Alexander Grischuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Foros Aerosvit |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 44 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 12 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 24 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 44 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.