Nicola Altini vs Benedict Smail

2. 3-0 Thu 12. Feb 2026, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42).

Benedict Smail20851

Nicola Altini23600

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Game details

White: Nicola Altini (2360)
Black: Benedict Smail (2085)
Result: 0–1
Event: 2. 3-0 Thu 12. Feb 2026
Year: 2026
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation (E42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nicola Altini (2360) and Benedict Smail (2085) was played at 2. 3-0 Thu 12. Feb 2026 in 2026 and finished 0–1. 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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Nicola Altini vs Benedict Smail (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Benedict Smail.

What opening was played in Nicola Altini vs Benedict Smail?

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

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