Natalija Pogonina vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou

Monte Carlo WGP 2015, 2015 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).

Yifan(HLJ) Hou16461

Natalija Pogonina24450

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Game details

White: Natalija Pogonina (2445)
Black: Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646)
Result: 0–1
Event: Monte Carlo WGP 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)

About this chess game

This chess game between Natalija Pogonina (2445) and Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646) was played at Monte Carlo WGP 2015 in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43). 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 Natalija Pogonina vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou?

Natalija Pogonina vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou (2015) finished 0–1, a win for Yifan(HLJ) Hou.

What opening was played in Natalija Pogonina vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).

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