Sergei Movsesian vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Sergei Movsesian and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1997 and the most recent in Mar 2016. Movsesian leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Ponomariov with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Italian Game | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Olympiad-40 |
| Dec 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Donostia A |
| Aug 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Karlsbad Czech Coal |
| Jul 1997 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 16 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 3 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jul 1997 to Mar 2016.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.