Ruslan Ponomariov vs Fabiano Caruana
44. GM 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2706)
- Black
- Fabiano Caruana (2810)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 44. GM 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2706) and Fabiano Caruana (2810) was played at 44. GM 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (A32). 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 Ruslan Ponomariov vs Fabiano Caruana?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Fabiano Caruana (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Fabiano Caruana?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense (ECO A32).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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