Ruslan Ponomariov vs Anton Korobov
GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Ruslan Ponomariov and Anton Korobov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2011 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Ponomariov leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponomariov with White | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Korobov with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 23rd ch-EU |
| Dec 2022 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CZE 2223 |
| Oct 2021 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | English Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | English Opening | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2019 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-UKR 87th |
| Nov 2014 | Anton Korobov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-UKR 83rd |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-UKR 82nd |
| Aug 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-UKR 81st |
| Jun 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-UKR 80th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ruslan Ponomariov and Anton Korobov?
In 20 recorded games, Ruslan Ponomariov has 6 wins, Anton Korobov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ruslan Ponomariov and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2011 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Ruslan Ponomariov and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.