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This chess game between Vitaly Poletaev (1911) and Grigory Ponomarenko (2297) was played at RUS Ch sf Orsk and finished 1-0. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense (B12).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vitaly Poletaev vs Grigory Ponomarenko?
Vitaly Poletaev vs Grigory Ponomarenko finished 1-0, a win for Vitaly Poletaev.
What opening was played in Vitaly Poletaev vs Grigory Ponomarenko?
The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense (ECO B12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaly Poletaev vs Grigory Ponomarenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.