Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
13
Mamedyarov wins
18
draws
8
Ponomariov wins
39
games
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2006 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Mamedyarov leads 13 wins to 8, with 18 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Ponomariov with White | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Nov 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 35th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Amir Timur 680 rapid |
| Feb 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Apr 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 39 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 13 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from Jun 2006 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.