Yue Wang vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Yue Wang (2623) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
Yue Wang and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Feb 2016. Wang leads 4 wins to 1, with 13 draws (28% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wang | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Ponomariov with White | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wang | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wang | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C33 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Vienna Game | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Catalan | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 13th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2012 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad-40 |
| Dec 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jun 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2010 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 4th Bazna Kings |
| May 2010 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Apr 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2005 | Yue Wang | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yue Wang and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 18 recorded games, Yue Wang has 4 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Yue Wang and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Feb 2016.
What openings do Yue Wang and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.