Merab Gagunashvili vs Erkin Karaokcu

3. Annual Kuwait Rapid, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34).

Erkin Karaokcu22620

Merab Gagunashvili25351

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Game details

White: Merab Gagunashvili (2535)
Black: Erkin Karaokcu (2262)
Result: 1–0
Event: 3. Annual Kuwait Rapid
Year: 2025
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34)

About this chess game

This chess game between Merab Gagunashvili (2535) and Erkin Karaokcu (2262) was played at 3. Annual Kuwait Rapid in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34). 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 Merab Gagunashvili vs Erkin Karaokcu?

Merab Gagunashvili vs Erkin Karaokcu (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Merab Gagunashvili.

What opening was played in Merab Gagunashvili vs Erkin Karaokcu?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (ECO E34).

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