Arkadij Naiditsch vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) and Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Naiditsch leads with 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at CE Division de Honor 2019 drew. With current classical ratings of 2574 and 2638, the Elo model gives Ponomariov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2574 vs 2638 (Δ -64)
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
32% Arkadij28% draw40% Ruslan
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
24% Arkadij23% draw52% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadij Naiditsch | Ruslan Ponomariov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2574 | 2638+2 |
| Peak rating | 2737 · Dec 2013 | 2764 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 28 | 28 |
| World rank now | #228 | #84 |
| World rank peak | #18 | #5 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,630 | 911 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 58% | 42% |
| % black wins | 44% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2520 | 2662 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 163 |
Best Win
Arkadij Naiditsch
Ruslan Ponomariov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arkadij Naiditsch
Ruslan Ponomariov