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This chess game between Ruslan Poniaev (2279) and Nikolai Looshnikov (2488) was played in 2014 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ruslan Poniaev vs Nikolai Looshnikov?
Ruslan Poniaev vs Nikolai Looshnikov (2014) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Poniaev vs Nikolai Looshnikov?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ruslan Poniaev vs Nikolai Looshnikov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.