Valery Pogosian vs Alexey Ponikarovsky
Chigorin Memorial, 1998 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Valery Pogosian (1443)
- Black
- Alexey Ponikarovsky (2400)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Chigorin Memorial
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valery Pogosian (1443) and Alexey Ponikarovsky (2400) was played at Chigorin Memorial in 1998 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Valery Pogosian vs Alexey Ponikarovsky?
Valery Pogosian vs Alexey Ponikarovsky (1998) finished 1–0, a win for Valery Pogosian.
What opening was played in Valery Pogosian vs Alexey Ponikarovsky?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
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