Alexander Motylev vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Alexander Motylev and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Motylev leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Ponomariov with White | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Motylev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Motylev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Motylev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Motylev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-Final Playoff-ESP |
| Nov 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-ESP final |
| Jan 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Dec 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Alexander Motylev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2005 | Alexander Motylev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | RUS-The World |
| Jun 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 15 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 0 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jun 2001 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.