Alex Cherniack vs Andrey Esipenko

9. Sunway Sitges 2022, 2022 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation, Benoni Defense (E31).

Andrey Esipenko26781

Alex Cherniack21880

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Game details

White: Alex Cherniack (2188)
Black: Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Result: 0–1
Event: 9. Sunway Sitges 2022
Year: 2022
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation, Benoni Defense (E31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alex Cherniack (2188) and Andrey Esipenko (2678) was played at 9. Sunway Sitges 2022 in 2022 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation, Benoni Defense (E31). 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 Alex Cherniack vs Andrey Esipenko?

Alex Cherniack vs Andrey Esipenko (2022) finished 0–1, a win for Andrey Esipenko.

What opening was played in Alex Cherniack vs Andrey Esipenko?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation, Benoni Defense (ECO E31).

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