Pavel Ponkratov vs Andrey Esipenko

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (A14).

Andrey Esipenko2698½

Pavel Ponkratov2587½

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Game details

White: Pavel Ponkratov (2587)
Black: Andrey Esipenko (2698)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (A14)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pavel Ponkratov (2587) and Andrey Esipenko (2698) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (A14). 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 Pavel Ponkratov vs Andrey Esipenko?

Pavel Ponkratov vs Andrey Esipenko (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pavel Ponkratov vs Andrey Esipenko?

The game opened with the English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (ECO A14).

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