Arseniy Astafurov vs Pavel Ponkratov

RUS Ch Blitz 2023, 2023 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Pavel Ponkratov25950

Arseniy Astafurov22631

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Game details

White: Arseniy Astafurov (2263)
Black: Pavel Ponkratov (2595)
Result: 1–0
Event: RUS Ch Blitz 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arseniy Astafurov (2263) and Pavel Ponkratov (2595) was played at RUS Ch Blitz 2023 in 2023 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Who won Arseniy Astafurov vs Pavel Ponkratov?

Arseniy Astafurov vs Pavel Ponkratov (2023) finished 1–0, a win for Arseniy Astafurov.

What opening was played in Arseniy Astafurov vs Pavel Ponkratov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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