Evgeny Alekseev vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Evgeny Alekseev and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1999 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Alekseev leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekseev with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Ponomariov with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2011 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| May 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Oct 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Apr 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS |
| Apr 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13th chT-RUS |
| Sep 1999 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Artek Olympiad U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeny Alekseev and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 10 recorded games, Evgeny Alekseev has 1 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Evgeny Alekseev and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 1999 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Evgeny Alekseev and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.