Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Tata Steel Chess, Group A, 2011 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18).
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Game details
- White
- Jan Smeets (2662)
- Black
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2744)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Tata Steel Chess, Group A
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jan Smeets (2662) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2744) was played at Tata Steel Chess, Group A in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18). 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 Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Ruslan Ponomariov.
What opening was played in Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (ECO C18).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.