Vladimir Epishin vs Vitaly Ikonnikov

HZ Open, 2001 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48).

Vitaly Ikonnikov18600

Vladimir Epishin25831

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Game details

White: Vladimir Epishin (2583)
Black: Vitaly Ikonnikov (1860)
Result: 1–0
Event: HZ Open
Year: 2001
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vladimir Epishin (2583) and Vitaly Ikonnikov (1860) was played at HZ Open in 2001 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48). 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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Who won Vladimir Epishin vs Vitaly Ikonnikov?

Vladimir Epishin vs Vitaly Ikonnikov (2001) finished 1–0, a win for Vladimir Epishin.

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The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (ECO E48).

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