Nikolai Dimitrov vs Stephen Downey
Sligo Chess and Culture Festival - Weekender Major, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense (C24).
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Game details
- White
- Nikolai Dimitrov (1539)
- Black
- Stephen Downey (1560)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Sligo Chess and Culture Festival - Weekender Major
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense (C24)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikolai Dimitrov (1539) and Stephen Downey (1560) was played at Sligo Chess and Culture Festival - Weekender Major in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense (C24). 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 Nikolai Dimitrov vs Stephen Downey?
Nikolai Dimitrov vs Stephen Downey (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Nikolai Dimitrov.
What opening was played in Nikolai Dimitrov vs Stephen Downey?
The game opened with the Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense (ECO C24).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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