GMRuslan Ponomariov
UkraineBorn 1983FIDE ID 14103320
Ruslan Ponomariov is a grandmaster from Ukraine. On FIDE's November 2026 list Ruslan Ponomariov is ranked #100 in the world in classical chess with a rating of 2625.
Classical
2625
World #100 −7
Rapid
2663
World #33 +6
Blitz
2625
World #63 +11
#4 in Ukraine2639 12-month high (November 2025)FIDE list: November 2026
Rating history
ClassicalRapidBlitz
Results in broadcast events
Games 2Score 50%Avg. opponent 2619White +0 =1 −0Black +0 =1 −0
DD
| Result | Opponent | Rtg |
|---|---|---|
| D | GMVasyl Ivanchuk | 2628 |
| D | GMSzymon Gumularz | 2609 |
Openings as White
- Ruy Lopez1 game, 50%
Openings as Black
- Bogo-Indian Defense1 game, 50%
Results come from tournaments broadcast on ChessTerra events, not a full career record.
Match odds
Ruslan Ponomariov videos
FAILED KNIGHT SACRIFICE!!! MAGNUS CARLSEN LOSES TO RUSLAN PONOMARIOV – WORLD BLITZ CHESS 2009
2005 Mtel Masters: Veselin Topalov vs. Ruslan Ponomariov
FINALS – Fide World Cup – Ruslan Ponomariov Vs Vassily Ivanchuk
Ruslan Ponomariov Vs GM Lazao Bruzon – FIDE Chess World Cup
2011 FIDE World Chess Cup Knockout: Ruslan Ponomariov vs. Ni Hua
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura – King’s Indian Defense – St Louis International Match, Round 3
Hikaru Nakamura Vs Ruslan Ponomariov – Queen’s Gambit – 2011 St Louis International Match – Game 6
Ratings and ranks from FIDE's official November 2026 list, updated on the 1st of each month.