Merab Gagunashvili vs Arkadij Naiditsch

3. Annual Kuwait Rapid, 2025 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Long Variation (E68).

Arkadij Naiditsch26290

Merab Gagunashvili25351

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Game details

White: Merab Gagunashvili (2535)
Black: Arkadij Naiditsch (2629)
Result: 1–0
Event: 3. Annual Kuwait Rapid
Year: 2025
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Long Variation (E68)

About this chess game

This chess game between Merab Gagunashvili (2535) and Arkadij Naiditsch (2629) was played at 3. Annual Kuwait Rapid in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Long Variation (E68). 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 Merab Gagunashvili vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

Merab Gagunashvili vs Arkadij Naiditsch (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Merab Gagunashvili.

What opening was played in Merab Gagunashvili vs Arkadij Naiditsch?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Long Variation (ECO E68).

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