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Ruslan Ponomariov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov

GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)

2
Ponomariov wins
12
draws
6
Kasimdzhanov wins
20
games

Ruslan Ponomariov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2002 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Ponomariov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesPonomariovDrawsKasimdzhanov
Ponomariov with White11164
Kasimdzhanov with White9162

Results by time format

FormatGamesPonomariovDrawsKasimdzhanov
Classical11083
Blitz5203
Rapid4040

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesPonomariovDrawsKasimdzhanov
C78Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense2002
B65Sicilian1001
C18French: Winawer Variation1001
B81Sicilian: Scheveningen1010
B86Sicilian: Najdorf1100
C06French: Tarrasch Variation1010
B80Sicilian1010
B53Sicilian1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jul 2021Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Spanish VariationDortmund GER Grand Prix
Oct 2016Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2SicilianAmir Timur 680 rapid
Oct 2016Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit AcceptedAmir Timur 680 rapid
Oct 2016Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2French: Tarrasch VariationAmir Timur 680 rapid
Oct 2016Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1/2-1/2SicilianAmir Timur 680 rapid
Jun 2016Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov0-1Italian GameEurasia Blitz Chess Cup
Jun 2016Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov0-1Sicilian: NajdorfEurasia Blitz Chess Cup
Oct 2015Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov0-1Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense9th Wch Blitz
May 2013Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov0-1Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseThessaloniki FIDE GP
Apr 2013Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Scotch GameZug FIDE GP
Nov 2012Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed2nd Tashkent FIDE GP
Jul 2009Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1/2-1/2CatalanDonostia A
Nov 2007Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1-0French: Winawer Variation2nd Wch Blitz
Nov 2007Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1-0Torre Attack2nd Wch Blitz
Nov 2007Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov0-1Indian DefenseChess Champions League
Nov 2007Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseChess Champions League
Jun 2007Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Indian DefensechT-ESP Honor Gp1
Jul 2006Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense10th Izmailov Memorial
Jul 2006Rustam KasimdzhanovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Sicilian10th Izmailov Memorial
Oct 2002Ruslan PonomariovRustam Kasimdzhanov1/2-1/2Sicilian: ScheveningenOlympiad-35
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Ruslan Ponomariov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?

In 20 recorded games, Ruslan Ponomariov has 2 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.

How many times have Ruslan Ponomariov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?

Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2002 to Jul 2021.

What openings do Ruslan Ponomariov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.