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This chess game between Leonid Kavalenia (2280) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2709) was played at European Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Indian Defense (A45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leonid Kavalenia vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Leonid Kavalenia vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2016) finished 0-1, a win for Ruslan Ponomariov.
What opening was played in Leonid Kavalenia vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Indian Defense (ECO A45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leonid Kavalenia vs Ruslan Ponomariov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.