Denis Khismatullin vs Pavel Ponkratov

TCh-RUS Major League 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81).

Pavel Ponkratov25950

Denis Khismatullin26091

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Game details

White: Denis Khismatullin (2609)
Black: Pavel Ponkratov (2595)
Result: 1–0
Event: TCh-RUS Major League 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81)

About this chess game

This chess game between Denis Khismatullin (2609) and Pavel Ponkratov (2595) was played at TCh-RUS Major League 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (E81). 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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Denis Khismatullin vs Pavel Ponkratov (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Denis Khismatullin.

What opening was played in Denis Khismatullin vs Pavel Ponkratov?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense (ECO E81).

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