Vladimir Baklan vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Vladimir Baklan (2525) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Vladimir Baklan and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2001 and the most recent in May 2020. Baklan leads 5 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Baklan | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baklan with White | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Ponomariov with White | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Baklan | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Baklan | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B03 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | Dunst Opening | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | Dunst Opening | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | French Defense | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Gladiators May 20th |
| May 2020 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Gladiators May 20th |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-UKR 87th |
| Aug 2018 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jan 2008 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-UKR Superfinal |
| Oct 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Governor's Cup |
| Oct 2001 | Vladimir Baklan | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Governor's Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Baklan and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 23 recorded games, Vladimir Baklan has 5 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 10 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Vladimir Baklan and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Oct 2001 to May 2020.
What openings do Vladimir Baklan and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.