Maksim Chigaev vs Alexandr Ponomarenko

2016 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Alexandr Ponomarenko22400

Maksim Chigaev25521

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Game details

White: Maksim Chigaev (2552)
Black: Alexandr Ponomarenko (2240)
Result: 1–0
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maksim Chigaev (2552) and Alexandr Ponomarenko (2240) was played in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Maksim Chigaev vs Alexandr Ponomarenko?

Maksim Chigaev vs Alexandr Ponomarenko (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Maksim Chigaev.

What opening was played in Maksim Chigaev vs Alexandr Ponomarenko?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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