Ruslan Ponomariov vs Shanglei Lu

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15).

Shanglei Lu26431

Ruslan Ponomariov26390

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Game details

White: Ruslan Ponomariov (2639)
Black: Shanglei Lu (2643)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2639) and Shanglei Lu (2643) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15). 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 Shanglei Lu?

Ruslan Ponomariov vs Shanglei Lu (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Shanglei Lu.

What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Shanglei Lu?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (ECO A15).

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