Alexander Morozevich vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Alexander Morozevich and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1997 and the most recent in Jul 2017. Morozevich leads 6 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ponomariov with White | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 50th Biel GM |
| Sep 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Catalan | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Apr 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Jul 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th Izmailov Memorial |
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Corus |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Biel GM |
| Jul 2004 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Biel GM |
| Sep 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | RUS-The World |
| Dec 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Olympiad-34 |
| Jul 1997 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 27 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 6 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jul 1997 to Jul 2017.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich 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 French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.