Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2010 and the most recent in Jun 2016. Nepomniachtchi leads 7 wins to 5, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Ponomariov with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World Cup ACP |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ponziani Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Jan 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 18 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2010 to Jun 2016.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.