Boris Gelfand vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Boris Gelfand (58, GM, ISR) and Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Gelfand leads with 1 wins to 0, with 15 draws — a 94% draw rate. Their last meeting at IMSA World Masters Championship 2019. Blitz. Men. drew. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2638, the Elo model gives Ponomariov a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2638 (Δ -3)
With Boris Gelfand as white
41% Boris28% draw32% Ruslan
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
31% Boris27% draw42% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Gelfand | Ruslan Ponomariov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2638 |
| Peak rating | 2777 · Nov 2013 | 2764 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 45 | 28 |
| World rank now | #91 | #84 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #5 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 915 | 911 |
| Months active | 220 | 217 |
| % white wins | 35% | 42% |
| % black wins | 23% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2662 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 145 |
Best Win
Boris Gelfand
Ruslan Ponomariov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Gelfand
Ruslan Ponomariov