Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (2582) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jul 2016. Nisipeanu leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisipeanu with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Ponomariov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Dortmund 44th |
| Aug 2015 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2013 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7th Bucharest Kings |
| Oct 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 7th Bucharest Kings |
| Sep 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-ROM |
| Jun 2010 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Nov 2007 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Chess Champions League |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chess Champions League |
| Jun 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Foros Aerosvit |
| Jan 1996 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-EU U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 11 recorded games, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu has 1 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jul 2016.
What openings do Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.