Ruslan Ponomariov vs Arkadij Naiditsch

TCh-ESP Div Honor 2019, 2019 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, Main Line (D42).

Arkadij Naiditsch2643½

Ruslan Ponomariov2675½

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Game details

White: Ruslan Ponomariov (2675)
Black: Arkadij Naiditsch (2643)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-ESP Div Honor 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, Main Line (D42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2675) and Arkadij Naiditsch (2643) was played at TCh-ESP Div Honor 2019 in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, Main Line (D42). 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 Arkadij Naiditsch?

Ruslan Ponomariov vs Arkadij Naiditsch (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, Main Line (ECO D42).

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