Pavel Ponkratov vs Nikolay Zhidelev
TCh-RUS Blitz 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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Game details
- White
- Pavel Ponkratov (2586)
- Black
- Nikolay Zhidelev (2175)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- TCh-RUS Blitz 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pavel Ponkratov (2586) and Nikolay Zhidelev (2175) was played at TCh-RUS Blitz 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Nikolay Zhidelev?
Pavel Ponkratov vs Nikolay Zhidelev (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Pavel Ponkratov.
What opening was played in Pavel Ponkratov vs Nikolay Zhidelev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
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