Andrey Drygalov vs Nikolay Zhidelev

TCh-RUS HL 2024, 2024 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Nikolay Zhidelev20200

Andrey Drygalov24551

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Game details

White: Andrey Drygalov (2455)
Black: Nikolay Zhidelev (2020)
Result: 1–0
Event: TCh-RUS HL 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrey Drygalov (2455) and Nikolay Zhidelev (2020) was played at TCh-RUS HL 2024 in 2024 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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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Andrey Drygalov vs Nikolay Zhidelev (2024) finished 1–0, a win for Andrey Drygalov.

What opening was played in Andrey Drygalov vs Nikolay Zhidelev?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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