Nikolay Averin vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (C79).

Surya Shekhar Ganguly25681

Nikolay Averin23890

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Game details

White: Nikolay Averin (2389)
Black: Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2568)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+
Year: 2025
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (C79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikolay Averin (2389) and Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2568) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+ in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (C79). 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 Nikolay Averin vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly?

Nikolay Averin vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Surya Shekhar Ganguly.

What opening was played in Nikolay Averin vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred (ECO C79).

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