Arkadij Naiditsch vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2009 and the most recent in Oct 2019. Naiditsch leads 5 wins to 5, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Ponomariov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D42 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Dec 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 21st chT-EU |
| Aug 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 08th Danzhou |
| Aug 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Jul 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5th Danzhou |
| Jul 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th chT-EU |
| Jul 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Villarrobledo Open 24th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 15 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 5 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jul 2009 to Oct 2019.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch 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 Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.