Radoslaw Wojtaszek vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek (2655) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Radoslaw Wojtaszek and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Wojtaszek leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wojtaszek | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtaszek with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ponomariov with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wojtaszek | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wojtaszek | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU rapid |
| Aug 2017 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jun 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th WchT |
| Dec 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz |
| Apr 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CZE 1516 |
| Mar 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 1-0 | Sicilian | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2012 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 13th Poikovsky Karpov |
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What is the head-to-head score between Radoslaw Wojtaszek and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 12 recorded games, Radoslaw Wojtaszek has 2 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Radoslaw Wojtaszek and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2012 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Radoslaw Wojtaszek and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.