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This chess game between Roman Ruban (1959) and Ilya Ponomarev (1404) was played in 2009 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Roman Ruban vs Ilya Ponomarev?
Roman Ruban vs Ilya Ponomarev (2009) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Roman Ruban vs Ilya Ponomarev?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C54).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roman Ruban vs Ilya Ponomarev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.