Mushfig Asgarov vs Momchil Nikolov

8. Varna Open 2014, 2014 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).

Momchil Nikolov25181

Mushfig Asgarov21920

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Game details

White: Mushfig Asgarov (2192)
Black: Momchil Nikolov (2518)
Result: 0–1
Event: 8. Varna Open 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mushfig Asgarov (2192) and Momchil Nikolov (2518) was played at 8. Varna Open 2014 in 2014 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96). 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

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Mushfig Asgarov vs Momchil Nikolov (2014) finished 0–1, a win for Momchil Nikolov.

What opening was played in Mushfig Asgarov vs Momchil Nikolov?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).

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