Interview with Ruslan Ponomariov

by Arne Kaehler
4/28/2023 – Recently the brillant Grandmaster and former FIDE World Chess Champion Ruslan Ponomariov visited Hamburg to record his first FritzTrainer, and Arne Kähler used the chance to interview him. Throughout the conversation Ponomariov offered invaluable insights into his chess journey and the key moments that have shaped his career, but he also talked about his personal life, the books he reads and how he spends his time in the Basque sun. As an added treat, the Grandmaster also presented a thrilling game where he emerged victorious against the formidable Vassily Ivanchuk.

ChessBase 17 - Mega package ChessBase 17 - Mega package

ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it.

More...

Interview with Ruslan Ponomariov

Check out Ruslan Ponomariov's first FritzTrainer, already available in the ChessBase store!

Links:

<< NEW: ChessBase Magazine #213
Robert Ris: Anand beats Topalov in the final game of their 2010 match >>
Topics: Interview, Ruslan Ponomariov
Arne Kaehler, a creative mind who is passionate about board games in general, was born in Hamburg and learned to play chess at a young age. By teaching chess to youth teams and creating chess-related videos on YouTube, Arne was able to expand this passion and has even created an online course for anyone who wants to learn how to play chess. Arne writes for the English and German news sites, but focuses mainly on content for the ChessBase media channels.
Discussion and Feedback Submit your feedback to the editors

See also

"The World" wins against Kazakhstan in Astana

4/20/2023 – In Astana, in parallel to the World Championship match, a team of the best Kazakh women players played a blitz and rapid match against a team from "The World". "The World" team won both events, the rapid and the blitz match. "The World" team was led by former Women's World Champion Hou Yifan, who is still the world's number on the women's ranking list. In an interview she revealed her thoughts about the development of women's chess. | Photos: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

See also

Endgame Magic #236: With Indian star Praggnanandhaa!

4/16/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller and his guest, 17-year old Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa look at endgame highlights from Pragg's career. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a <a href="https://shop.chessbase.com/en/products/chessbase_account_premium_year_abo">ChessBase Premium account</a>.

Video

60m Caro Kann Exchange Variation

The Exchange Variation (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3) is a simple and easy to learn answer to the Caro-Kann. By clarifying the central tension White gives himself a clear plan of attack using the half open e-file and the e5 square. This is far from easy for Black to meet as Bobby Fischer, Jan Timman, Walter Browne and other leading Grandmasters have demonstrated in their games. Black too has his resources but he needs to know what he's doing. On this DVD you will find a clear explanation of the strategy for both sides as well as answers to popular treatments such as 4...Nc6 5.c3 Qc7. Whilst the main focus is on the White side of this opening you will also find ways for Black to defend.

Discuss

Rules for reader comments

 
 

Not registered yet? Register

Chris38 Chris38 4/30/2023 11:23
I really enjoyed the analysis of the Ivanchuk game wit Ruslan's GM perspective & all the Grandmaster's he mentioned along wit their ideas. Arne did a fine job of letting Ruslan explain himself in his own way. Excellent interview!!
ScorpionC ScorpionC 4/30/2023 01:29
Good video to watch if you have sleeping problems.
1