Leinier Dominguez Perez vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
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
| Split | Games | Perez | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perez with White | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Ponomariov with White | 16 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Perez | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Perez | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid |
| Apr 2026 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Sep 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Olympiad-45 |
| Nov 2019 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 35th EU-Cup |
| May 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Dortmund 44th |
| Mar 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Mar 2016 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | King's Gambit | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Apr 2015 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th WchT |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Dec 2011 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Nov 2011 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Mar 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 19th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2010 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19th Amber Blindfold |
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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.