Ilia Malinovskii vs Andrew Ponting
Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Malinovskii (2093)
- Black
- Andrew Ponting (1932)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Malinovskii (2093) and Andrew Ponting (1932) was played at Blackpool Chess Congress 2026 FIDE Open in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Ilia Malinovskii vs Andrew Ponting?
Ilia Malinovskii vs Andrew Ponting (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Ilia Malinovskii.
What opening was played in Ilia Malinovskii vs Andrew Ponting?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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