Ruslan Ponomariov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
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
| Split | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponomariov with White | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponomariov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Dortmund GER Grand Prix |
| Oct 2016 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Jun 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Zug FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jul 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Donostia A |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess Champions League |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess Champions League |
| Jun 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Jul 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 10th Izmailov Memorial |
| Jul 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 10th Izmailov Memorial |
| Oct 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Olympiad-35 |
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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.