Ruslan Ponomariov vs Zahar Efimenko
Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) and Zahar Efimenko (41, GM, UKR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Ponomariov leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2638 and 2548, the Elo model gives Ponomariov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2638 vs 2548 (Δ +90)
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
56% Ruslan22% draw22% Zahar
With Zahar Efimenko as white
45% Ruslan26% draw29% Zahar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Ponomariov | Zahar Efimenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2638+2 | 2548-8 |
| Peak rating | 2764 · Jul 2011 | 2708 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #84 | #325 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #34 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 911 | 982 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 42% | 40% |
| % black wins | 29% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2662 | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 26 |
Best Win
Ruslan Ponomariov
Zahar Efimenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Ponomariov
Zahar Efimenko