Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Sarin Nihal

TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (D27).

Sarin Nihal2681½

Vasyl Ivanchuk2655½

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Game details

White: Vasyl Ivanchuk (2655)
Black: Sarin Nihal (2681)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (D27)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vasyl Ivanchuk (2655) and Sarin Nihal (2681) was played at TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (D27). 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 Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Sarin Nihal?

Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Sarin Nihal (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Sarin Nihal?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (ECO D27).

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