Ruslan Ponomariov vs Yuriy Kuzubov
Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) and Yuriy Kuzubov (36, GM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kuzubov leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2638 and 2607, the Elo model gives Ponomariov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2638 vs 2607 (Δ +31)
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
47% Ruslan25% draw28% Yuriy
With Yuriy Kuzubov as white
35% Ruslan30% draw36% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Ponomariov | Yuriy Kuzubov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2638+2 | 2607+1 |
| Peak rating | 2764 · Jul 2011 | 2699 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #84 | #142 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #44 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 911 | 1,558 |
| Months active | 216 | 213 |
| % white wins | 42% | 57% |
| % black wins | 29% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2662 | 2529 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 108 |
Best Win
Ruslan Ponomariov
Yuriy Kuzubov
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).
Ruslan Ponomariov
Yuriy Kuzubov