Ruslan Ponomariov vs Andrei Volokitin
GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632) · GM Andrei Volokitin (2617)
Ruslan Ponomariov and Andrei Volokitin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Ponomariov leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponomariov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Volokitin with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | chT-POL Ekstraliga 2024 |
| Dec 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Andrei Volokitin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-UKR 82nd |
| Jul 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Andrei Volokitin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-UKR 81st |
| Jan 2012 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | San Sebastian KO GpA |
| Jan 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | San Sebastian KO GpA |
| Jun 2011 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-UKR 80th |
| Sep 2010 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-ROM |
| Jun 2006 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Foros Aerosvit |
| Feb 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Andrei Volokitin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Cuernavaca Young Masters |
| May 2001 | Andrei Volokitin | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3rd Lausanne YM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ruslan Ponomariov and Andrei Volokitin?
In 13 recorded games, Ruslan Ponomariov has 1 wins, Andrei Volokitin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ruslan Ponomariov and Andrei Volokitin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2001 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Ruslan Ponomariov and Andrei Volokitin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.