Ruslan Ponomariov vs Sam Shankland
10. World Teams 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2713)
- Black
- Sam Shankland (2661)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 10. World Teams 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2713) and Sam Shankland (2661) was played at 10. World Teams 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Sam Shankland?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Sam Shankland (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Sam Shankland?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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