Peter Svidler vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
8
Svidler wins
20
draws
8
Ponomariov wins
36
games
Peter Svidler and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 36 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2000 and the most recent in Jun 2017. Svidler leads 8 wins to 8, with 20 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 20 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Ponomariov with White | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 5 | 18 | 4 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 36 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11th WchT |
| Jun 2016 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| May 2013 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 27th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad-39 |
| May 2010 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Mar 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 19th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2010 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 19th Amber Blindfold |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | English Opening | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Donostia A |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2008 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | chT-RUS |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Nov 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Nov 2006 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-ESP final |
| May 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2005 | Peter Svidler | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Sep 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | RUS-The World |
| Dec 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 36 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 8 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 36 games between them, from Jul 2000 to Jun 2017.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.