Pouya Idani vs Mihail Nikitenko

8. Sharjah Masters 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).

Mihail Nikitenko25161

Pouya Idani26300

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Game details

White: Pouya Idani (2630)
Black: Mihail Nikitenko (2516)
Result: 0–1
Event: 8. Sharjah Masters 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pouya Idani (2630) and Mihail Nikitenko (2516) was played at 8. Sharjah Masters 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Pouya Idani vs Mihail Nikitenko?

Pouya Idani vs Mihail Nikitenko (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Mihail Nikitenko.

What opening was played in Pouya Idani vs Mihail Nikitenko?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).

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