Vadim Ruban vs Viswanathan Anand

GMA Baleares Open, 1989 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Viswanathan Anand25151

Vadim Ruban24200

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Game details

White: Vadim Ruban (2420)
Black: Viswanathan Anand (2515)
Result: 0–1
Event: GMA Baleares Open
Year: 1989
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vadim Ruban (2420) and Viswanathan Anand (2515) was played at GMA Baleares Open in 1989 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Vadim Ruban vs Viswanathan Anand?

Vadim Ruban vs Viswanathan Anand (1989) finished 0–1, a win for Viswanathan Anand.

What opening was played in Vadim Ruban vs Viswanathan Anand?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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