Anish Giri vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
World Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).
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Game details
- White
- Anish Giri (2783)
- Black
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2763)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)
About this chess game
This chess game between Anish Giri (2783) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2763) was played at World Rapid 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Anish Giri vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Anish Giri vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Anish Giri vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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