Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk vs Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev

RUS/VC-5/pr2 (RUS), 2019 · Result ½–½ · Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (D48).

Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev2278½

Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk2229½

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Game details

White: Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk (2229)
Black: Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev (2278)
Result: ½–½
Event: RUS/VC-5/pr2 (RUS)
Year: 2019
Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (D48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk (2229) and Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev (2278) was played at RUS/VC-5/pr2 (RUS) in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (D48). 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 Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk vs Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev?

Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk vs Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nikolay Borisovich Grabarchuk vs Vyacheslav Aleksand Merkuriev?

The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Pirc Variation (ECO D48).

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