Ruslan Ponomariov vs Vadim Malakhatko
World Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2694)
- Black
- Vadim Malakhatko (2542)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Rapid 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2694) and Vadim Malakhatko (2542) was played at World Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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 Vadim Malakhatko?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Vadim Malakhatko (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Ruslan Ponomariov.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Vadim Malakhatko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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