Liren Ding vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Liren Ding and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Jul 2017. Ding leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Ponomariov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 08th Danzhou |
| Jun 2017 | Liren Ding | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th WchT |
| Sep 2016 | Liren Ding | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-42 |
| Mar 2016 | Liren Ding | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Mar 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | King's Gambit | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Liren Ding | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Apr 2015 | Liren Ding | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th WchT |
| Aug 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Olympiad-41 |
| Jun 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 5th Danzhou |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 11 recorded games, Liren Ding has 4 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Jul 2017.
What openings do Liren Ding and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.