Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Denis Makhnev
FIDE World Rapid Team, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48).
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Game details
- White
- Aaravamudhan Balaji (2346)
- Black
- Denis Makhnev (2531)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE World Rapid Team
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Aaravamudhan Balaji (2346) and Denis Makhnev (2531) was played at FIDE World Rapid Team in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48). 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 Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Denis Makhnev?
Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Denis Makhnev (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Aaravamudhan Balaji.
What opening was played in Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Denis Makhnev?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (ECO E48).
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