Richard Rapport vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Richard Rapport and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Rapport leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Ponomariov with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Modern Defense | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2019 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Philidor | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Dec 2017 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 21st chT-EU |
| Sep 2010 | Richard Rapport | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ROM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 10 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 1 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.