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This chess game between Jan Krejci (1575) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2633) was played at TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jan Krejci vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Jan Krejci vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jan Krejci vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (ECO E49).
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