Ruslan Ponomariov vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan

Lindores Abbey Tal Memorial, 2021 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Samvel Ter-Sahakyan26151

Ruslan Ponomariov26330

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Game details

White: Ruslan Ponomariov (2633)
Black: Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2615)
Result: 0–1
Event: Lindores Abbey Tal Memorial
Year: 2021
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2633) and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2615) was played at Lindores Abbey Tal Memorial in 2021 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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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Who won Ruslan Ponomariov vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?

Ruslan Ponomariov vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2021) finished 0–1, a win for Samvel Ter-Sahakyan.

What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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