Ilia Smirin vs Ruslan Ponomariov
FIDE World Blitz Ch, 2013 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2663)
- Black
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2743)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- FIDE World Blitz Ch
- Year
- 2013
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2663) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2743) was played at FIDE World Blitz Ch in 2013 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90). 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 Ilia Smirin vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Ilia Smirin vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2013) finished 0–1, a win for Ruslan Ponomariov.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (ECO C90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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