Nikita Vitiugov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Nikita Vitiugov and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Vitiugov leads 0 wins to 1 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (10% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ponomariov with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 25th European Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 1819 |
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CZE 1415 |
| Apr 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | chT-CZE 1112 |
| Oct 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| Oct 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 0 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.