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Leinier Dominguez Perez vs Ruslan Ponomariov

GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)

6
Perez wins
19
draws
8
Ponomariov wins
33
games

Leinier Dominguez Perez and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2006 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Perez leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 19 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesPerezDrawsPonomariov
Perez with White17692
Ponomariov with White160106

Results by time format

FormatGamesPerezDrawsPonomariov
Classical183123
Blitz9234
Rapid6141

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesPerezDrawsPonomariov
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense3120
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed2020
B90Sicilian: Najdorf2110
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2110
C42Petrov's Defense2020
B25Sicilian: Closed1001
B07King's Pawn Game1001
A15English Opening1010

Most recent 30 of 33 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jul 2026Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Réti Opening2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz
Jul 2026Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2English Opening2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid
Apr 2026Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2English Opening: Neo-CatalanV Menorca Cerrado 2026
Apr 2026Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical VariationV Menorca Cerrado 2026
Sep 2024Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical VariationOlympiad-45
Nov 2019Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Catalan35th EU-Cup
May 2019Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1-0French: Classical VariationHengshui IMSA Rapid
Jul 2016Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1-0Sicilian: NajdorfDortmund 44th
Mar 2016Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1-0Bogo-Indian DefenseChina Elite Mind Basque
Mar 2016Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov0-1Queen's Gambit AcceptedChina Elite Mind Basque
Feb 2016Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1-0King's GambitChina Elite Mind blitz
Feb 2016Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseChina Elite Mind blitz
Feb 2016Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseChina Elite Mind rapid
Apr 2015Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2English Opening: Symmetrical10th WchT
Dec 2014Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfBeijing Sportaccord Basque
Dec 2014Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Basque
Dec 2014Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2014Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1-0Modern DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2014Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Rapid
Dec 2013Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1-0King's Pawn GameBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Dec 2013Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blitz
Sep 2013Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseParis FIDE GP
May 2013Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedThessaloniki FIDE GP
Dec 2012Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1-0Sicilian: Closed2nd Tashkent FIDE GP
Nov 2012Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefensechT-ESP CECLUB Honor
Dec 2011Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianBeijing Sportaccord Blindfold
Dec 2011Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1-0Grünfeld DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Rapid
Nov 2011Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefensechT-ESP CECLUB Honor
Mar 2010Ruslan PonomariovLeinier Dominguez Perez1/2-1/2Grünfeld Defense19th Amber Rapid
Mar 2010Leinier Dominguez PerezRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense19th Amber Blindfold
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Leinier Dominguez Perez and Ruslan Ponomariov?

In 33 recorded games, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 6 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.

How many times have Leinier Dominguez Perez and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?

Our database records 33 games between them, from Feb 2006 to Jul 2026.

What openings do Leinier Dominguez Perez and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.