Nikesh Acharya vs Ganesh Viswanath
Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Nikesh Acharya (1662)
- Black
- Ganesh Viswanath (1984)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikesh Acharya (1662) and Ganesh Viswanath (1984) was played at Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026 in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Nikesh Acharya vs Ganesh Viswanath?
Nikesh Acharya vs Ganesh Viswanath (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Ganesh Viswanath.
What opening was played in Nikesh Acharya vs Ganesh Viswanath?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikesh Acharya vs Ganesh Viswanath, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.