Ruslan Ponomariov vs Igor Kovalenko
European Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2709)
- Black
- Igor Kovalenko (2684)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- European Blitz 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2709) and Igor Kovalenko (2684) was played at European Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42). 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 Igor Kovalenko?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Igor Kovalenko (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Ruslan Ponomariov.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Igor Kovalenko?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (ECO E42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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