Ruslan Ponomariov vs Nijat Abasov

Lindores Abbey Tal Memorial, 2021 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Nijat Abasov26340

Ruslan Ponomariov26331

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Game details

White: Ruslan Ponomariov (2633)
Black: Nijat Abasov (2634)
Result: 1–0
Event: Lindores Abbey Tal Memorial
Year: 2021
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2633) and Nijat Abasov (2634) was played at Lindores Abbey Tal Memorial in 2021 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Ruslan Ponomariov vs Nijat Abasov?

Ruslan Ponomariov vs Nijat Abasov (2021) finished 1–0, a win for Ruslan Ponomariov.

What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Nijat Abasov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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