Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Ruslan Ponomariov
TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39).
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Game details
- White
- Vasyl Ivanchuk (2607)
- Black
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2639)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vasyl Ivanchuk (2607) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2639) was played at TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39). 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 Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (ECO E39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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