Vladimir Antonov vs Herbert Kruse

FICGS__CHESS__WCH_STAGE_1_GROUP_M_02__000015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25).

Herbert Kruse2169½

Vladimir Antonov2373½

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Game details

White: Vladimir Antonov (2373)
Black: Herbert Kruse (2169)
Result: ½–½
Event: FICGS__CHESS__WCH_STAGE_1_GROUP_M_02__000015
Year: 2015
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vladimir Antonov (2373) and Herbert Kruse (2169) was played at FICGS__CHESS__WCH_STAGE_1_GROUP_M_02__000015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25). 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 Vladimir Antonov vs Herbert Kruse?

Vladimir Antonov vs Herbert Kruse (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vladimir Antonov vs Herbert Kruse?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (ECO E25).

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