Pavel Ponkratov vs Igor Malakhov
St.Petersburg Summer Rapid, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation (A70).
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Game details
- White
- Pavel Ponkratov (2604)
- Black
- Igor Malakhov (2440)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- St.Petersburg Summer Rapid
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Classical Variation (A70)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pavel Ponkratov (2604) and Igor Malakhov (2440) was played at St.Petersburg Summer Rapid in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation (A70). 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 Igor Malakhov?
Pavel Ponkratov vs Igor Malakhov (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pavel Ponkratov vs Igor Malakhov?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation (ECO A70).
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