Natalija Pogonina vs Yixin Ding
WGM Natalija Pogonina (2286) · WGM Yixin Ding (2395)
Natalija Pogonina and Yixin Ding have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2010 and the most recent in Jun 2016. Pogonina leads 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogonina with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ding with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Natalija Pogonina | Yixin Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 10th |
| Jul 2015 | Natalija Pogonina | Yixin Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th CHN-RUS Summit w |
| Jul 2012 | Yixin Ding | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Italian Game | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Natalija Pogonina | Yixin Ding | 1-0 | Owen Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Natalija Pogonina | Yixin Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Summit w 8th |
| Jun 2012 | Yixin Ding | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2010 | Natalija Pogonina | Yixin Ding | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Yixin Ding | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Natalija Pogonina | Yixin Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Yixin Ding | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Yixin Ding | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | CHN-RUS Summit w 7th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Natalija Pogonina and Yixin Ding?
In 11 recorded games, Natalija Pogonina has 5 wins, Yixin Ding has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Natalija Pogonina and Yixin Ding played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2010 to Jun 2016.
What openings do Natalija Pogonina and Yixin Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.