Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) and Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at European Team Ch 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2638, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2717 vs 2638 (Δ +79)
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
55% Shakhriyar23% draw23% Ruslan
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
43% Shakhriyar27% draw30% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ruslan Ponomariov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717+2 | 2638+2 |
| Peak rating | 2820 · Sep 2018 | 2764 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 28 |
| World rank now | #26 | #84 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #5 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,235 | 911 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 43% | 42% |
| % black wins | 33% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2686 | 2662 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 163 |
Best Win
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Ruslan Ponomariov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Ruslan Ponomariov