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Veselin Topalov vs Ruslan Ponomariov

GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)

9
Topalov wins
13
draws
3
Ponomariov wins
25
games

Veselin Topalov and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1999 and the most recent in Nov 2019. Topalov leads 9 wins to 3, with 13 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesTopalovDrawsPonomariov
Topalov with White14761
Ponomariov with White11272

Results by time format

FormatGamesTopalovDrawsPonomariov
Classical16682
Rapid9351

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesTopalovDrawsPonomariov
B51Sicilian: Moscow Variation2110
A32English Opening1010
A65King's Indian Defense1100
B48Sicilian: Taimanov1100
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1010
B67Sicilian1010
B84Sicilian: Najdorf1010
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Nov 2019Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianSalamanca Uni 9th
May 2013Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfThessaloniki FIDE GP
Apr 2013Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian DefenseZug FIDE GP
Aug 2009Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0CatalanZuerich Champions Rapid
Aug 2008Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Slav Defense23rd Villarrobledo Open
Nov 2007Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemChess Champions League
Nov 2007Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationChess Champions League
Jan 2007Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov0-1King's Indian DefenseCorus
May 2006Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Ruy Lopez: Closed2nd Sofia MTel Masters
May 2006Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Slav Defense2nd Sofia MTel Masters
May 2005Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Queen's Indian Defense1st Sofia MTel Masters
May 2005Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1-0Catalan1st Sofia MTel Masters
Jan 2005Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Sicilian: TaimanovCorus
Oct 2003Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCap d'Agde A
Jun 2003Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse Sicilian16th Leon
Jun 2003Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian16th Leon
Jun 2003Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Benoni Defense16th Leon
Jun 2003Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov0-1French: Winawer Variation16th Leon
Jan 2003Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseCorus
Aug 1999Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1/2-1/2English OpeningFIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10
Aug 1999Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Queen's Pawn GameFIDE Wch Knockout g/15+10
Aug 1999Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov0-1Sicilian: Moscow VariationFIDE Wch Knockout g/15+10
Aug 1999Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationFIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10
Aug 1999Veselin TopalovRuslan Ponomariov1-0Queen's Gambit AcceptedFIDE-Wch k.o.
Aug 1999Ruslan PonomariovVeselin Topalov1-0Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE-Wch k.o.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Ruslan Ponomariov?

In 25 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 9 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.

How many times have Veselin Topalov and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?

Our database records 25 games between them, from Aug 1999 to Nov 2019.

What openings do Veselin Topalov and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.