Valentyn Malakhov vs Pavel Ponkratov

TCh-RUS Rapid 2022, 2022 · Result ½–½ · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76).

Pavel Ponkratov2593½

Valentyn Malakhov1810½

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Game details

White: Valentyn Malakhov (1810)
Black: Pavel Ponkratov (2593)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Rapid 2022
Year: 2022
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76)

About this chess game

This chess game between Valentyn Malakhov (1810) and Pavel Ponkratov (2593) was played at TCh-RUS Rapid 2022 in 2022 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76). 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 Valentyn Malakhov vs Pavel Ponkratov?

Valentyn Malakhov vs Pavel Ponkratov (2022) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Valentyn Malakhov vs Pavel Ponkratov?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D76).

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