Maksim Chigaev vs P. Karthikeyan

54. Groningen Open 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59).

P. Karthikeyan24740

Maksim Chigaev25311

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Game details

White: Maksim Chigaev (2531)
Black: P. Karthikeyan (2474)
Result: 1–0
Event: 54. Groningen Open 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maksim Chigaev (2531) and P. Karthikeyan (2474) was played at 54. Groningen Open 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59). 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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Maksim Chigaev vs P. Karthikeyan (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Maksim Chigaev.

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The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (ECO C59).

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