Mark Smirnov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
World Blitz 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Zukertort Opening (A06).
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Game details
- White
- Mark Smirnov (2420)
- Black
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2639)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Zukertort Opening (A06)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mark Smirnov (2420) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2639) was played at World Blitz 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Zukertort Opening (A06). 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 Mark Smirnov vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Mark Smirnov vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mark Smirnov vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Zukertort Opening (ECO A06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mark Smirnov vs Ruslan Ponomariov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.