Yifan Hou vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Yifan Hou (32, GM, CHN) and Ruslan Ponomariov (43, GM, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Ponomariov leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2638, the Elo model gives Ponomariov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2638 (Δ -42)
With Yifan Hou as white
34% Yifan29% draw36% Ruslan
With Ruslan Ponomariov as white
27% Yifan25% draw49% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yifan Hou | Ruslan Ponomariov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596 | 2638 |
| Peak rating | 2686 · Mar 2015 | 2764 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 21 | 28 |
| World rank now | #166 | #84 |
| World rank peak | #54 | #5 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,155 | 911 |
| Months active | 206 | 217 |
| % white wins | 46% | 42% |
| % black wins | 36% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2491 | 2662 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 145 |
Best Win
Yifan Hou
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).
Yifan Hou
Ruslan Ponomariov