Ernesto Inarkiev vs Mihail Nikitenko

TCh-RUS Premier 2024, 2024 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Mihail Nikitenko25290

Ernesto Inarkiev26581

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Game details

White: Ernesto Inarkiev (2658)
Black: Mihail Nikitenko (2529)
Result: 1–0
Event: TCh-RUS Premier 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ernesto Inarkiev (2658) and Mihail Nikitenko (2529) was played at TCh-RUS Premier 2024 in 2024 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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 Ernesto Inarkiev vs Mihail Nikitenko?

Ernesto Inarkiev vs Mihail Nikitenko (2024) finished 1–0, a win for Ernesto Inarkiev.

What opening was played in Ernesto Inarkiev vs Mihail Nikitenko?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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