Natalija Pogonina vs Yana Zhapova

74. ch-RUS HL w 2024, 2024 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49).

Yana Zhapova2217½

Natalija Pogonina2391½

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Game details

White: Natalija Pogonina (2391)
Black: Yana Zhapova (2217)
Result: ½–½
Event: 74. ch-RUS HL w 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Natalija Pogonina (2391) and Yana Zhapova (2217) was played at 74. ch-RUS HL w 2024 in 2024 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49). 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 Yana Zhapova?

Natalija Pogonina vs Yana Zhapova (2024) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Natalija Pogonina vs Yana Zhapova?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (ECO E49).

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