Jacob Duda vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

GCT Rapid Croatia 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49).

Ian Nepomniachtchi2792½

Jacob Duda2738½

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Game details

White: Jacob Duda (2738)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2792)
Result: ½–½
Event: GCT Rapid Croatia 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Jacob Duda (2738) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2792) was played at GCT Rapid Croatia 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. 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 Jacob Duda vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Jacob Duda vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Jacob Duda vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (ECO E49).

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