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←Back to masters listRuslan Ponomariov
Ruslan Ponomariov
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Born
1983-10-11
Died
Living
Countries
Ukraine
Champion
World Chess Champion
Chess titles
GrandmasterInternational Master
Also known as
Ruslan Olegovich PonomariovRuslan Olehovych Ponomariov
Favourite openings
- B20Sicilian Defenseas Black · Signature opening
- C60Ruy Lopezwith both colours · Signature opening
- E20Nimzo-Indian Defenseas Black · In the repertoire
- D20Queen's Gambit Acceptedas Black · In the repertoire