Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

Eurasian Blitz Chess Cup, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52).

Ian Nepomniachtchi27190

Yifan(HLJ) Hou16461

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Game details

White: Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646)
Black: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719)
Result: 1–0
Event: Eurasian Blitz Chess Cup
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52)

About this chess game

This chess game between Yifan(HLJ) Hou (1646) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) was played at Eurasian Blitz Chess Cup in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52). 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 Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Yifan(HLJ) Hou.

What opening was played in Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (ECO B52).

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