Elisei Bespalov vs Nikita Matinian

TCh-RUS Rapid 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Nikita Matinian2414½

Elisei Bespalov2252½

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Game details

White: Elisei Bespalov (2252)
Black: Nikita Matinian (2414)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-RUS Rapid 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Elisei Bespalov (2252) and Nikita Matinian (2414) was played at TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Elisei Bespalov vs Nikita Matinian?

Elisei Bespalov vs Nikita Matinian (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Elisei Bespalov vs Nikita Matinian?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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