Nathaniel Criss vs Matthew Tikhomirov
2026 Indiana Chess Congress and State Championship, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49).
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Game details
- White
- Nathaniel Criss (1929)
- Black
- Matthew Tikhomirov (2020)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 2026 Indiana Chess Congress and State Championship
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nathaniel Criss (1929) and Matthew Tikhomirov (2020) was played at 2026 Indiana Chess Congress and State Championship in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49). 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 Nathaniel Criss vs Matthew Tikhomirov?
Nathaniel Criss vs Matthew Tikhomirov (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Matthew Tikhomirov.
What opening was played in Nathaniel Criss vs Matthew Tikhomirov?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (ECO E49).
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