Igor Epifantsev vs Mikhail Nigametzianov

Novokuznetsk RUS, Open 2010, 2010 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).

Mikhail Nigametzianov23961

Igor Epifantsev22100

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Game details

White: Igor Epifantsev (2210)
Black: Mikhail Nigametzianov (2396)
Result: 0–1
Event: Novokuznetsk RUS, Open 2010
Year: 2010
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71)

About this chess game

This chess game between Igor Epifantsev (2210) and Mikhail Nigametzianov (2396) was played at Novokuznetsk RUS, Open 2010 in 2010 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71). 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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Igor Epifantsev vs Mikhail Nigametzianov (2010) finished 0–1, a win for Mikhail Nigametzianov.

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The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).

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