Ruslan Ponomariov vs Veselin Topalov
Makedonia Palace GP, 2013 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2742)
- Black
- Veselin Topalov (2793)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Makedonia Palace GP
- Year
- 2013
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2742) and Veselin Topalov (2793) was played at Makedonia Palace GP in 2013 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84). 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 Veselin Topalov?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Veselin Topalov (2013) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Veselin Topalov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (ECO B84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ruslan Ponomariov vs Veselin Topalov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.