Maksim Chigaev vs Maxim Matlakov

RUS Ch Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).

Maxim Matlakov26910

Maksim Chigaev25511

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Game details

White: Maksim Chigaev (2551)
Black: Maxim Matlakov (2691)
Result: 1–0
Event: RUS Ch Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maksim Chigaev (2551) and Maxim Matlakov (2691) was played at RUS Ch Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54). 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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Who won Maksim Chigaev vs Maxim Matlakov?

Maksim Chigaev vs Maxim Matlakov (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Maksim Chigaev.

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The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C54).

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