Lazaro Bruzon Batista vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Lazaro Bruzon Batista (2555) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Lazaro Bruzon Batista and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Batista leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Batista | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batista with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Ponomariov with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Batista | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Batista | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Feb 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1-0 | Sicilian | Cuernavaca Young Masters |
| Jan 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| Oct 2004 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Olympiad-36 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Lazaro Bruzon Batista and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 13 recorded games, Lazaro Bruzon Batista has 3 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Lazaro Bruzon Batista and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Lazaro Bruzon Batista and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.