Yifan Hou vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Yifan Hou and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Nov 2019. Hou leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Ponomariov with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Salamanca Uni 9th |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | London System | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Catalan | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | London System | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomariov Blitz |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomar Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomar Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomar Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomar Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Catalan | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomar Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Shenzhen Hou Yifan-Ponomar Rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 50th Biel GM |
| Mar 2007 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Catalan | Zafra Ruy Lopez |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 19 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 2 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Nov 2019.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the London System (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.