Sergei Matsenko vs Pavel Ponkratov

Chigorin Mem Blitz 2014, 2014 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Pavel Ponkratov2617½

Sergei Matsenko2485½

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Game details

White: Sergei Matsenko (2485)
Black: Pavel Ponkratov (2617)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chigorin Mem Blitz 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergei Matsenko (2485) and Pavel Ponkratov (2617) was played at Chigorin Mem Blitz 2014 in 2014 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Sergei Matsenko vs Pavel Ponkratov?

Sergei Matsenko vs Pavel Ponkratov (2014) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Sergei Matsenko vs Pavel Ponkratov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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