Xiangzhi Bu vs Ruslan Ponomariov

IMSA World Masters Blitz, 2019 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

Ruslan Ponomariov2675½

Xiangzhi Bu2729½

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Game details

White: Xiangzhi Bu (2729)
Black: Ruslan Ponomariov (2675)
Result: ½–½
Event: IMSA World Masters Blitz
Year: 2019
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Xiangzhi Bu (2729) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2675) was played at IMSA World Masters Blitz in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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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Frequently asked questions

Who won Xiangzhi Bu vs Ruslan Ponomariov?

Xiangzhi Bu vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Xiangzhi Bu vs Ruslan Ponomariov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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