Thomas, Dr. Staudacher vs Michael Ponater

Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann 6th, 2002 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35).

Michael Ponater2232½

Thomas, Dr. Staudacher2089½

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Game details

White: Thomas, Dr. Staudacher (2089)
Black: Michael Ponater (2232)
Result: ½–½
Event: Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann 6th
Year: 2002
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35)

About this chess game

This chess game between Thomas, Dr. Staudacher (2089) and Michael Ponater (2232) was played at Bayern-chI Bank Hofmann 6th in 2002 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (B35). 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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Who won Thomas, Dr. Staudacher vs Michael Ponater?

Thomas, Dr. Staudacher vs Michael Ponater (2002) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation (ECO B35).

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