Fabiano Caruana vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Fabiano Caruana and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Jul 2016. Caruana leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ponomariov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Dortmund 44th |
| Jul 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Oct 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 7th Bucharest Kings |
| Oct 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 7th Bucharest Kings |
| Sep 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Fabiano Caruana | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 11 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 2 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Jul 2016.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.