Ekaterina Smirnova vs Natalija Pogonina

TCh-RUS Women 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35).

Natalija Pogonina2457½

Ekaterina Smirnova1810½

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Game details

White: Ekaterina Smirnova (1810)
Black: Natalija Pogonina (2457)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Women 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ekaterina Smirnova (1810) and Natalija Pogonina (2457) was played at TCh-RUS Women 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35). 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 Ekaterina Smirnova vs Natalija Pogonina?

Ekaterina Smirnova vs Natalija Pogonina (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ekaterina Smirnova vs Natalija Pogonina?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (ECO D35).

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