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This chess game between An Nikitin (2483) and Pavel Ponkratov (2296) was played at 1. Stage Russian Cup in 2003 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation (A58).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won An Nikitin vs Pavel Ponkratov?
An Nikitin vs Pavel Ponkratov (2003) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in An Nikitin vs Pavel Ponkratov?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation (ECO A58).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of An Nikitin vs Pavel Ponkratov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.