Pavel Ponkratov vs S L Narayanan

Chigorin Mem Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28).

S L Narayanan25360

Pavel Ponkratov25891

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Game details

White: Pavel Ponkratov (2589)
Black: S L Narayanan (2536)
Result: 1–0
Event: Chigorin Mem Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pavel Ponkratov (2589) and S L Narayanan (2536) was played at Chigorin Mem Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28). 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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Who won Pavel Ponkratov vs S L Narayanan?

Pavel Ponkratov vs S L Narayanan (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Pavel Ponkratov.

What opening was played in Pavel Ponkratov vs S L Narayanan?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A28).

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