Igor Volchikhin vs Valeriy Ponomariov

Kurgan, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42).

Valeriy Ponomariov2375½

Igor Volchikhin2355½

Notation · 26 moves

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Game details

White: Igor Volchikhin (2355)
Black: Valeriy Ponomariov (2375)
Result: ½–½
Event: Kurgan
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Igor Volchikhin (2355) and Valeriy Ponomariov (2375) was played at Kurgan and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42). 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 Igor Volchikhin vs Valeriy Ponomariov?

Igor Volchikhin vs Valeriy Ponomariov finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Igor Volchikhin vs Valeriy Ponomariov?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (ECO E42).

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