Ruslan Ponomariov vs Daniil Dubov
GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Ruslan Ponomariov and Daniil Dubov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Ponomariov leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponomariov with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dubov with White | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A55 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | English Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ruslan Ponomariov and Daniil Dubov?
In 14 recorded games, Ruslan Ponomariov has 1 wins, Daniil Dubov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Ruslan Ponomariov and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ruslan Ponomariov and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.