Diego Valerga vs Federico Perez Ponsa
GM Diego Valerga (2447) · GM Federico Perez Ponsa (2541)
Diego Valerga and Federico Perez Ponsa have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Valerga leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Valerga | Draws | Ponsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerga with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ponsa with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Valerga | Draws | Ponsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Valerga | Draws | Ponsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Szmetan-Giardelli Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 0-1 | Sicilian | 100th ch-ARG |
| Dec 2024 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 99th ch-ARG |
| Dec 2022 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-ARG 97th |
| Oct 2022 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open |
| Aug 2022 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | chT-ARG |
| Feb 2022 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup |
| Dec 2021 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ARG 95th |
| Nov 2021 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-ARG |
| Aug 2019 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Mercosur Cup 23rd |
| Oct 2017 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-ARG 92nd |
| Aug 2017 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-ARG |
| Aug 2016 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Mercosur Cup 20th |
| Jul 2016 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-ARG 91st |
| Oct 2015 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Diego Valerga | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | chT-ARG |
| Sep 2013 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-ARG 88th |
| May 2009 | Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-ARG 84th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Diego Valerga and Federico Perez Ponsa?
In 17 recorded games, Diego Valerga has 1 wins, Federico Perez Ponsa has 4 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Diego Valerga and Federico Perez Ponsa played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2009 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Diego Valerga and Federico Perez Ponsa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.