Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31).
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Game details
- White
- Jan Smeets (2565)
- Black
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2622)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jan Smeets (2565) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2622) was played at Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (B31). 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 (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jan Smeets vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation (ECO B31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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