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This chess game between Val Popov (2534) and Pavel Ponkratov (2586) was played at TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (D70).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Val Popov vs Pavel Ponkratov?
Val Popov vs Pavel Ponkratov (2025) finished 0-1, a win for Pavel Ponkratov.
What opening was played in Val Popov vs Pavel Ponkratov?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 (ECO D70).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Val Popov vs Pavel Ponkratov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.