Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Pons leads 3 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (68% 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 | Pons | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Ponomariov with White | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-EU blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Madrid Neoclassical Masters |
| Sep 2014 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7th Grand Slam Final |
| Sep 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Grand Slam Final |
| Jun 2013 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Donostia A |
| Feb 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Cuernavaca Young Masters |
| Jun 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 29th Vicente Bonil Open |
| Jun 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 16th Leon |
| Jun 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Leon |
| Jun 2003 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 16th Leon |
| Jun 2003 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 16th Leon |
| Mar 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20th Linares |
| Mar 2003 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 20th Linares |
| Oct 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Olympiad-35 |
| Mar 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian | 19th Linares |
| Feb 2002 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19th Linares |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 22 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 3 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Feb 2002 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons 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 Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.