Ruslan Ponomariov vs Boris Gelfand
World Cup, 2009 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2739)
- Black
- Boris Gelfand (2758)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Cup
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2739) and Boris Gelfand (2758) was played at World Cup in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02). 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 Boris Gelfand?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Boris Gelfand (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Boris Gelfand?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ruslan Ponomariov vs Boris Gelfand, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.