Ruslan Ponomariov vs Anish Giri
GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Ruslan Ponomariov and Anish Giri have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Ponomariov leads 4 wins to 2, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponomariov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Giri with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Jun 2025 | Ruslan Ponomariov | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Coop Saaremaa Rapid |
| May 2025 | Ruslan Ponomariov | A Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Coop Saaremaa Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
| Dec 2013 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2011 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2011 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 39th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 39th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jan 2011 | Anish Giri | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ruslan Ponomariov and Anish Giri?
In 14 recorded games, Ruslan Ponomariov has 4 wins, Anish Giri has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Ruslan Ponomariov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Ruslan Ponomariov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.