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This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2609) and Valery Salov (2670) was played at Chess Masters 3rd in 1999 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ruslan Ponomariov vs Valery Salov?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Valery Salov (1999) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Valery Salov?
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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