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This chess game between Aleksey Dreev (2590) and Mihail Nikitenko (2516) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (E39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Aleksey Dreev vs Mihail Nikitenko?
Aleksey Dreev vs Mihail Nikitenko (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Aleksey Dreev vs Mihail Nikitenko?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation (ECO E39).
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