Nikita Vitiugov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
European Rapid 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52).
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Game details
- White
- Nikita Vitiugov (2726)
- Black
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2709)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- European Rapid 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikita Vitiugov (2726) and Ruslan Ponomariov (2709) was played at European Rapid 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52). 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 Nikita Vitiugov vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
Nikita Vitiugov vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nikita Vitiugov vs Ruslan Ponomariov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (ECO E52).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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