Michael Adams vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Michael Adams and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2002 and the most recent in May 2024. Adams leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Ponomariov with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Michael Adams | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7th Salamanca Masters |
| Jul 2014 | Michael Adams | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 42nd |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Michael Adams | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| May 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1st Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2005 | Michael Adams | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | 1st Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2005 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2003 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Cap d'Agde A |
| Oct 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-35 |
| Mar 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19th Linares |
| Feb 2002 | Michael Adams | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19th Linares |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 11 recorded games, Michael Adams has 2 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2002 to May 2024.
What openings do Michael Adams and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.