Teimour Radjabov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Teimour Radjabov (2689) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Teimour Radjabov and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2014. Radjabov leads 8 wins to 2, with 13 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radjabov with White | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Ponomariov with White | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Aug 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Olympiad-41 |
| Dec 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7th Bucharest Kings |
| Oct 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7th Bucharest Kings |
| Apr 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Zug FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 27th EU-Cup |
| Nov 2010 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Olympiad-39 |
| Jun 2010 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4th Bazna Kings |
| May 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-RUS |
| Jan 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Apr 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2003 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 20th Linares |
| Feb 2003 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 20th Linares |
| Jan 2003 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Corus |
| Nov 2002 | Teimour Radjabov | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Olympiad-35 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Teimour Radjabov and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 23 recorded games, Teimour Radjabov has 8 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Teimour Radjabov and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Dec 2014.
What openings do Teimour Radjabov and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.