Alexey Sarana vs Ruslan Ponomariov

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E47).

Ruslan Ponomariov2639½

Alexey Sarana2673½

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Game details

White: Alexey Sarana (2673)
Black: Ruslan Ponomariov (2639)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexey Sarana (2673) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2639) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E47). 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 Alexey Sarana vs Ruslan Ponomariov?

Alexey Sarana vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexey Sarana vs Ruslan Ponomariov?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation (ECO E47).

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