Mark Van Schaardenburg vs Boris Ponomariov
Biel MTO Open, 2000 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Mark Van Schaardenburg (2267)
- Black
- Boris Ponomariov (2460)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Biel MTO Open
- Year
- 2000
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mark Van Schaardenburg (2267) and Boris Ponomariov (2460) was played at Biel MTO Open in 2000 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Van Schaardenburg vs Boris Ponomariov?
Mark Van Schaardenburg vs Boris Ponomariov (2000) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mark Van Schaardenburg vs Boris Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mark Van Schaardenburg vs Boris Ponomariov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.