Quang Liem Le vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Quang Liem Le (35, GM, VIE) and Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Le leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2731 and 2638, the Elo model gives Le a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2731 vs 2638 (Δ +93)
With Quang Liem Le as white
57% Quang22% draw21% Ruslan
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
45% Quang26% draw29% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Quang Liem Le | Ruslan Ponomariov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2731 | 2638+2 |
| Peak rating | 2741 · Aug 2024 | 2764 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 28 |
| World rank now | #19 | #84 |
| World rank peak | #14 | #5 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 998 | 911 |
| Months active | 213 | 216 |
| % white wins | 51% | 42% |
| % black wins | 42% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2750 | 2662 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 163 |
Best Win
Quang Liem Le
Ruslan Ponomariov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Quang Liem Le
Ruslan Ponomariov