Nona Gaprindashvili vs Alla Kushnir

Riga, 1972 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Matanovic Attack (B82).

Alla Kushnir23550

Nona Gaprindashvili24501

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Game details

White: Nona Gaprindashvili (2450)
Black: Alla Kushnir (2355)
Result: 1–0
Event: Riga
Year: 1972
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Matanovic Attack (B82)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nona Gaprindashvili (2450) and Alla Kushnir (2355) was played at Riga in 1972 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Matanovic Attack (B82). 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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Nona Gaprindashvili vs Alla Kushnir (1972) finished 1–0, a win for Nona Gaprindashvili.

What opening was played in Nona Gaprindashvili vs Alla Kushnir?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Matanovic Attack (ECO B82).

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