Fabiano Caruana vs Illya Nyzhnyk

1000GM St. Louis Super Blitz, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91).

Illya Nyzhnyk25861

Fabiano Caruana28040

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Game details

White: Fabiano Caruana (2804)
Black: Illya Nyzhnyk (2586)
Result: 0–1
Event: 1000GM St. Louis Super Blitz
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91)

About this chess game

This chess game between Fabiano Caruana (2804) and Illya Nyzhnyk (2586) was played at 1000GM St. Louis Super Blitz in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91). 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 Fabiano Caruana vs Illya Nyzhnyk?

Fabiano Caruana vs Illya Nyzhnyk (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Illya Nyzhnyk.

What opening was played in Fabiano Caruana vs Illya Nyzhnyk?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (ECO B91).

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