WGM Natalia Pogonina

RussiaRussia
Born 1985
Elo2320
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Natalia Pogonina is a Russian Woman Grandmaster who reached the final of the 2015 Women's World Chess Championship, finishing as runner-up. A two-time Russian Women's Champion, she employs an aggressive repertoire featuring the Benko Gambit and the Dragon Sicilian.

Natalia Pogonina

Associated Openings

As White

B92Najdorf Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 6.Be262 games

As Black

A57Benko Gambit64 games
B76Dragon Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 0-057 games
A58Benko Gambit: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 5.bxa635 games

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