Brandon Jacobson vs Nikola Nestorovic

46. Annual World Open, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).

Nikola Nestorovic24500

Brandon Jacobson23971

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Game details

White: Brandon Jacobson (2397)
Black: Nikola Nestorovic (2450)
Result: 1–0
Event: 46. Annual World Open
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15)

About this chess game

This chess game between Brandon Jacobson (2397) and Nikola Nestorovic (2450) was played at 46. Annual World Open in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15). 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 Brandon Jacobson vs Nikola Nestorovic?

Brandon Jacobson vs Nikola Nestorovic (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Brandon Jacobson.

What opening was played in Brandon Jacobson vs Nikola Nestorovic?

The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).

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