Rauf Mamedov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Rauf Mamedov (2639) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Rauf Mamedov and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in May 2019. Mamedov leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedov with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Ponomariov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Olympiad-43 |
| Mar 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Vienna Game | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Rauf Mamedov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | 5th Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rauf Mamedov and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 11 recorded games, Rauf Mamedov has 1 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Rauf Mamedov and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2010 to May 2019.
What openings do Rauf Mamedov and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.