Ruslan Ponomariov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) and Rustam Kasimdzhanov (47, GM, UZB) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kasimdzhanov leads the classical series 2–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2638 and 2665, the Elo model gives Kasimdzhanov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2638 vs 2665 (Δ -27)
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
36% Ruslan29% draw34% Rustam
With Rustam Kasimdzhanov as white
28% Ruslan26% draw46% Rustam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Ponomariov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2638+2 | 2665+3 |
| Peak rating | 2764 · Jul 2011 | 2715 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 28 | 36 |
| World rank now | #84 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #11 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 911 | 700 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 42% | 41% |
| % black wins | 29% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2662 | 2598 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 33 |
Best Win
Ruslan Ponomariov
Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Ponomariov
Rustam Kasimdzhanov