Ruslan Ponomariov vs Paul Velten
25. ch-EUR Indiv 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2628)
- Black
- Paul Velten (2515)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 25. ch-EUR Indiv 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- French Defense: Classical Variation (C11)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2628) and Paul Velten (2515) was played at 25. ch-EUR Indiv 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11). 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 Paul Velten?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Paul Velten (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Paul Velten?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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