Magnus Carlsen vs Nikita Vitiugov
GRENKE Chess Classic 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).
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Game details
- White
- Magnus Carlsen (2843)
- Black
- Nikita Vitiugov (2735)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- GRENKE Chess Classic 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77)
About this chess game
This chess game between Magnus Carlsen (2843) and Nikita Vitiugov (2735) was played at GRENKE Chess Classic 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77). 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 Magnus Carlsen vs Nikita Vitiugov?
Magnus Carlsen vs Nikita Vitiugov (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Magnus Carlsen vs Nikita Vitiugov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Magnus Carlsen vs Nikita Vitiugov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.