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This chess game between Leonid Elkin (1874) and Mihail Nikitenko (2527) was played at Minsk Open 2023 in 2023 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense, Russian Variation (D56).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leonid Elkin vs Mihail Nikitenko?
Leonid Elkin vs Mihail Nikitenko (2023) finished 0-1, a win for Mihail Nikitenko.
What opening was played in Leonid Elkin vs Mihail Nikitenko?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense, Russian Variation (ECO D56).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leonid Elkin vs Mihail Nikitenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.